Baltimore Design School vs Midtown Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km 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
Midtown Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
184 students
| Measure | Baltimore Design School Baltimore, Maryland | Midtown Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 197 | #584 of 879 |
| National rank | #15238 of 16,910 | #37817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 503 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midtown Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 20.1).
- •Midtown Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Midtown Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Midtown Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 75.9%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Baltimore Design School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 184.
- •Baltimore Design School is a public school while Midtown Academy 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 Baltimore Design School better than Midtown Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Midtown Academy ranks higher (31.1 vs 20.1 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 Midtown Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Design School: 503. Midtown Academy: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Design School and Midtown Academy rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Design School is 172nd of 197 and Midtown Academy is 584th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).