Pershing Hill Elementary vs West Meade Early Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 678 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Hill Elementary
Ft Meade · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
West Meade Early Education Center
Ft Meade · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
246 students
| Measure | Pershing Hill Elementary Ft Meade, Maryland | West Meade Early Education Center Ft Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 879 | #216 of 879 |
| National rank | #18134 of 50,301 | #14688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 434 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Ft Meade | Ft Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Meade Early Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 60.1).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 34.1%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.4).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 246.
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 Pershing Hill Elementary better than West Meade Early Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), West Meade Early Education Center ranks higher (65.2 vs 60.1 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 Pershing Hill Elementary and West Meade Early Education Center?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Ft Meade and Ft Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Hill Elementary: 434. West Meade Early Education Center: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Hill Elementary and West Meade Early Education Center rank in Maryland?
Pershing Hill Elementary is 267th of 879 and West Meade Early Education Center is 216th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).