Somerset Elementary vs Westland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Westland Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
| Measure | Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland | Westland Middle Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #75 of 879 | #13 of 225 |
| National rank | #6159 of 50,301 | #1168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| city | Chevy Chase | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 78.0).
- •Westland Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Westland Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Westland Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 20.1%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Westland Middle is the larger school with 839 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 Westland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Westland Middle ranks higher (82.1 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 Westland Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chevy Chase and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Elementary: 314. Westland Middle: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Elementary and Westland Middle rank in Maryland?
Somerset Elementary is 75th of 879 and Westland Middle is 13th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).