Baltimore Highlands Elementary vs Belle Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Belle Grove Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Baltimore Highlands Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Belle Grove Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 879 | #709 of 879 |
| National rank | #44504 of 50,301 | #43430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 20.5).
- •Baltimore Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Belle Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Baltimore Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 88.9%).
- •Belle Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.9).
- •Baltimore Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 461 students compared with 305.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Belle Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Grove Elementary ranks higher (22.2 vs 20.5 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 Highlands Elementary and Belle Grove Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary: 461. Belle Grove Elementary: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Highlands Elementary and Belle Grove Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary is 735th of 879 and Belle Grove Elementary is 709th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).