Arbutus Middle vs Catonsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbutus Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
Catonsville Elementary
Catonsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
| Measure | Arbutus Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Catonsville Elementary Catonsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 225 | #377 of 879 |
| National rank | #11864 of 15,369 | #26220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 974 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 42% |
| city | Baltimore | Catonsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catonsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 30.3).
- •Catonsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Catonsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Catonsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 54.6%).
- •Catonsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.2).
- •Arbutus Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 653.
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 Arbutus Middle better than Catonsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Catonsville Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 30.3 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 Arbutus Middle and Catonsville Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Catonsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbutus Middle: 974. Catonsville Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbutus Middle and Catonsville Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arbutus Middle is 162nd of 225 and Catonsville Elementary is 377th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).