Julius West Middle vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julius West Middle
Rockville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,365 students
Lakewood Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Julius West Middle Rockville, Maryland | Lakewood Elementary Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 225 | #22 of 879 |
| National rank | #4142 of 15,369 | #1757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,365 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 79% |
| city | Rockville | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 66.2).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 53%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 38.3%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.5).
- •Julius West Middle is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 406.
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 Julius West Middle better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (86.7 vs 66.2 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 Julius West Middle and Lakewood Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julius West Middle: 1,365. Lakewood Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julius West Middle and Lakewood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Julius West Middle is 57th of 225 and Lakewood Elementary is 22nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).