Walnut Creek MS vs Westlake MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walnut Creek MS
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Westlake MS
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
| Measure | Walnut Creek MS Fairview, Pennsylvania | Westlake MS Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 521 | #230 of 521 |
| National rank | #933 of 15,369 | #4832 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| city | Fairview | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 63.0).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 61.2%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Westlake MS is the larger school with 477 students compared with 399.
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 Walnut Creek MS better than Westlake MS?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek MS ranks higher (83.7 vs 63.0 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 Walnut Creek MS and Westlake MS?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Fairview and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walnut Creek MS: 399. Westlake MS: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walnut Creek MS and Westlake MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Walnut Creek MS is 48th of 521 and Westlake MS is 230th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).