Barclay Elementary/Middle vs Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barclay Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
189 students
| Measure | Barclay Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #813 of 879 | #815 of 879 |
| National rank | #46897 of 50,301 | #47001 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.4 vs 16.2).
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •Barclay Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 82.3%).
- •Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Barclay Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 373 students compared with 189.
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 Barclay Elementary/Middle better than Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barclay Elementary/Middle and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barclay Elementary/Middle: 373. Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barclay Elementary/Middle and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary rank in Maryland?
Barclay Elementary/Middle is 813th of 879 and Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary is 815th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).