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School Comparison

Westland Middle
vs.
North Bethesda Middle

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Westland Middle
North Bethesda Middle
  • Westland Middle reported a higher students per counselor than North Bethesda Middle (267.3:1 vs. 231:1).
  • Westland Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than North Bethesda Middle (211 vs. 182).
  • North Bethesda Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Westland Middle (127 vs. 109).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

North Bethesda Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Westland Middle (127 vs. 109).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Westland Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than North Bethesda Middle (211 vs. 182).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

North Bethesda Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Westland Middle (6 vs. 5).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Westland Middle reported a higher students per counselor than North Bethesda Middle (267.3:1 vs. 231:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Westland Middle
$19,456.04
North Bethesda Middle
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Westland Middle
65.6%
North Bethesda Middle
65.6%
State revenue share
Westland Middle
27.2%
North Bethesda Middle
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Westland Middle
7.2%
North Bethesda Middle
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Westland Middle
27.1%
North Bethesda Middle
27.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$128,733
Montgomery County
$128,733
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
7.1%
Montgomery County
7.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
60.3%
Montgomery County
60.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
2.7%
Montgomery County
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.