Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle vs Deerfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
706 students
Deerfield Elementary
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
| Measure | Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Deerfield Elementary Edgewood, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 879 | #626 of 879 |
| National rank | #49046 of 50,301 | #39907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 27% |
| city | Baltimore | Edgewood |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 11.4).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 3%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 76.1%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.1).
- •Deerfield Elementary is the larger school with 708 students compared with 706.
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 Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle better than Deerfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary ranks higher (27.8 vs 11.4 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 Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle and Deerfield Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Edgewood in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle: 706. Deerfield Elementary: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle and Deerfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle is 865th of 879 and Deerfield Elementary is 626th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).