Baltimore Design School vs Cecil Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 808 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Design School
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 6–12
503 students
Cecil Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Baltimore Design School Baltimore, Maryland | Cecil Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 197 | #834 of 879 |
| National rank | #15238 of 16,910 | #47565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 503 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Design School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 15.1).
- •Cecil Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 7.5%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 85.1%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Baltimore Design School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 348.
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 Baltimore Design School better than Cecil Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore Design School ranks higher (20.1 vs 15.1 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 Baltimore Design School and Cecil Elementary?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Design School: 503. Cecil Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Design School and Cecil Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Design School is 172nd of 197 and Cecil Elementary is 834th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).