Montgomery Village Middle vs Whetstone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Village Middle
Montgomery Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
Whetstone Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
| Measure | Montgomery Village Middle Montgomery Village, Maryland | Whetstone Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 225 | #524 of 879 |
| National rank | #12571 of 15,369 | #34078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 780 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| city | Montgomery Village | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whetstone Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 26.6).
- •Whetstone Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Whetstone Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Whetstone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 59.2%).
- •Whetstone Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.6).
- •Montgomery Village Middle is the larger school with 780 students compared with 711.
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 Montgomery Village Middle better than Whetstone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whetstone Elementary ranks higher (36.9 vs 26.6 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 Montgomery Village Middle and Whetstone Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Village Middle: 780. Whetstone Elementary: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Village Middle and Whetstone Elementary rank in Maryland?
Montgomery Village Middle is 177th of 225 and Whetstone Elementary is 524th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).