Somerset Elementary vs Westbrook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
Westbrook Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland | Westbrook Elementary Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #75 of 879 | #21 of 879 |
| National rank | #6159 of 50,301 | #1731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 314 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| city | Chevy Chase | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westbrook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 78.0).
- •Westbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Westbrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Westbrook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 20.1%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Westbrook Elementary is the larger school with 468 students compared with 314.
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 Somerset Elementary better than Westbrook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westbrook Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 78.0 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 Somerset Elementary and Westbrook Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chevy Chase and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Elementary: 314. Westbrook Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Elementary and Westbrook Elementary rank in Maryland?
Somerset Elementary is 75th of 879 and Westbrook Elementary is 21st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).