Northwestern Elementary vs Westside Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern Elementary
Mardela Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Westside Intermediate
Hebron · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
342 students
| Measure | Northwestern Elementary Mardela Springs, Maryland | Westside Intermediate Hebron, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 879 | #320 of 879 |
| National rank | #19219 of 50,301 | #22674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 340 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Mardela Springs | Hebron |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 53.6).
- •Westside Intermediate does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Northwestern Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 49.7%).
- •Westside Intermediate does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Westside Intermediate is the larger school with 342 students compared with 340.
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 Northwestern Elementary better than Westside Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 53.6 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 Northwestern Elementary and Westside Intermediate?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Mardela Springs and Hebron in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Elementary: 340. Westside Intermediate: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Elementary and Westside Intermediate rank in Maryland?
Northwestern Elementary is 280th of 879 and Westside Intermediate is 320th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).