Baltimore Polytechnic Institute vs Medfield Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 576 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,632 students
Medfield Heights Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
| Measure | Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Baltimore, Maryland | Medfield Heights Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 197 | #468 of 879 |
| National rank | #2797 of 16,910 | #30825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,632 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 1,632 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 41.7).
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Medfield Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 47.8%).
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.4).
- •Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 485.
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 Polytechnic Institute better than Medfield Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute ranks higher (72.0 vs 41.7 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 Polytechnic Institute and Medfield Heights Elementary?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute: 1,632. Medfield Heights Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Medfield Heights Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is 42nd of 197 and Medfield Heights Elementary is 468th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).