Waverley Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waverley Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
965 students
Whittier Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
| Measure | Waverley Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Whittier Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 879 | #298 of 879 |
| National rank | #42535 of 50,301 | #20242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 965 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 23.7).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 21%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 87.4%).
- •Waverley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.2).
- •Waverley Elementary is the larger school with 965 students compared with 779.
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 Waverley Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (57.1 vs 23.7 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 Waverley Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waverley Elementary: 965. Whittier Elementary: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waverley Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in Maryland?
Waverley Elementary is 687th of 879 and Whittier Elementary is 298th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).