Julius West Middle vs Ritchie Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 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
Ritchie Park Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | Julius West Middle Rockville, Maryland | Ritchie Park Elementary Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 225 | #82 of 879 |
| National rank | #4142 of 15,369 | #6662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,365 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Rockville | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ritchie Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 66.2).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 38.3%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Julius West Middle is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 342.
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 Ritchie Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ritchie Park Elementary ranks higher (77.1 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 Ritchie Park Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julius West Middle: 1,365. Ritchie Park Elementary: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julius West Middle and Ritchie Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
Julius West Middle is 57th of 225 and Ritchie Park Elementary is 82nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).