Arlington Elementary vs Cross Country Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Cross Country Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
740 students
| Measure | Arlington Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Cross Country Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 879 | #692 of 879 |
| National rank | #48322 of 50,301 | #42676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 529 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 21% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 13.4).
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 7%).
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 81.1%).
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 740 students compared with 529.
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 Arlington Elementary better than Cross Country Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cross Country Elementary/Middle ranks higher (23.4 vs 13.4 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 Arlington Elementary and Cross Country Elementary/Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Elementary: 529. Cross Country Elementary/Middle: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Elementary and Cross Country Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Arlington Elementary is 850th of 879 and Cross Country Elementary/Middle is 692nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).