Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle vs New Town Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
New Town Elementary
Owings Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students
| Measure | Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | New Town Elementary Owings Mills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 879 | #534 of 879 |
| National rank | #40973 of 50,301 | #34702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 773 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 34% |
| city | Baltimore | Owings Mills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Town Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 26.1).
- •New Town Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •New Town Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 74%).
- •Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.0).
- •Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 773 students compared with 772.
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 Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle better than New Town Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Town Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 26.1 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 Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle and New Town Elementary?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Owings Mills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle: 773. New Town Elementary: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle and New Town Elementary rank in Maryland?
Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle is 649th of 879 and New Town Elementary is 534th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).