Academy for College and Career Exploration vs Hampden Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 686 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 6–12
967 students
Hampden Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
508 students
| Measure | Academy for College and Career Exploration Baltimore, Maryland | Hampden Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 197 | #462 of 879 |
| National rank | #16183 of 16,910 | #30415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 967 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 34% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampden Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 14.1).
- •Hampden Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 2.5%).
- •Hampden Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 2.5%).
- •Hampden Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Academy for College and Career Exploration does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.9).
- •Academy for College and Career Exploration is the larger school with 967 students compared with 508.
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 Academy for College and Career Exploration better than Hampden Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hampden Elementary/Middle ranks higher (42.3 vs 14.1 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 Academy for College and Career Exploration and Hampden Elementary/Middle?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for College and Career Exploration: 967. Hampden Elementary/Middle: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for College and Career Exploration and Hampden Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Academy for College and Career Exploration is 191st of 197 and Hampden Elementary/Middle is 462nd of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).