Hillcrest Elementary vs West Frederick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
West Frederick Middle
Frederick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Frederick, Maryland | West Frederick Middle Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 879 | #116 of 225 |
| National rank | #41387 of 50,301 | #8661 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 581 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Frederick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 25.5).
- •West Frederick Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •West Frederick Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •West Frederick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 91%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.9).
- •West Frederick Middle is the larger school with 820 students compared with 581.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary better than West Frederick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Frederick Middle ranks higher (45.3 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillcrest Elementary and West Frederick Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 581. West Frederick Middle: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and West Frederick Middle rank in Maryland?
Hillcrest Elementary is 664th of 879 and West Frederick Middle is 116th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).