Barclay Elementary/Middle vs Mutual Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 95 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
Mutual Elementary
Port Republic · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Barclay Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Mutual Elementary Port Republic, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #813 of 879 | #164 of 879 |
| National rank | #46897 of 50,301 | #11605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 59% |
| city | Baltimore | Port Republic |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mutual Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 16.4).
- •Mutual Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 6%).
- •Mutual Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 10%).
- •Mutual Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 82.3%).
- •Barclay Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Mutual Elementary is the larger school with 374 students compared with 373.
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 Mutual Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mutual Elementary ranks higher (69.6 vs 16.4 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 Barclay Elementary/Middle and Mutual Elementary?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Port Republic in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barclay Elementary/Middle: 373. Mutual Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barclay Elementary/Middle and Mutual Elementary rank in Maryland?
Barclay Elementary/Middle is 813th of 879 and Mutual Elementary is 164th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).