Baltimore International Academy vs Vanguard Collegiate 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 International Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
749 students
Vanguard Collegiate Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
| Measure | Baltimore International Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Vanguard Collegiate Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 879 | #213 of 225 |
| National rank | #40975 of 50,301 | #14695 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 749 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 6% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 14.0).
- •Baltimore International Academy does better on math proficiency (23% vs 6%).
- •Baltimore International Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 9%).
- •Baltimore International Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 85.6%).
- •Vanguard Collegiate Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Baltimore International Academy is the larger school with 749 students compared with 313.
- •Baltimore International Academy is a charter school while Vanguard Collegiate Middle is a public 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 International Academy better than Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore International Academy ranks higher (26.1 vs 14.0 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 International Academy and Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore International Academy: 749. Vanguard Collegiate Middle: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore International Academy and Vanguard Collegiate Middle rank in Maryland?
Baltimore International Academy is 650th of 879 and Vanguard Collegiate Middle is 213th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).