Ballenger Creek Elementary vs Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Frederick · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
| Measure | Ballenger Creek Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 879 | #346 of 879 |
| National rank | #24309 of 50,301 | #24033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 715 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.2 vs 51.6).
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 57.5%).
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.6).
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 317.
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary is a public school while Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ballenger Creek Elementary better than Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballenger Creek Elementary and Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballenger Creek Elementary: 715. Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballenger Creek Elementary and Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter rank in Maryland?
Ballenger Creek Elementary is 354th of 879 and Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is 346th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).