Baltimore Highlands Elementary vs Lansdowne Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Lansdowne Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
| Measure | Baltimore Highlands Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Lansdowne Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 879 | #197 of 225 |
| National rank | #44504 of 50,301 | #13881 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 6% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 19.4).
- •Baltimore Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Baltimore Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Lansdowne Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 76.4%).
- •Lansdowne Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Lansdowne Middle is the larger school with 661 students compared with 461.
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 Lansdowne Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore Highlands Elementary ranks higher (20.5 vs 19.4 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 Lansdowne Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary: 461. Lansdowne Middle: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Highlands Elementary and Lansdowne Middle rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary is 735th of 879 and Lansdowne Middle is 197th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).