Bear Creek Elementary vs Patapsco High and Center for Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 666 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Patapsco High and Center for Arts
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,385 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Patapsco High and Center for Arts Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #683 of 879 | #154 of 197 |
| National rank | #42408 of 50,301 | #13868 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 1,385 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 1,385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patapsco High and Center for Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 23.8).
- •Bear Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Patapsco High and Center for Arts does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Patapsco High and Center for Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 76.8%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •Patapsco High and Center for Arts is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 461.
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 Bear Creek Elementary better than Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Patapsco High and Center for Arts ranks higher (27.5 vs 23.8 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 Bear Creek Elementary and Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary: 461. Patapsco High and Center for Arts: 1,385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary and Patapsco High and Center for Arts rank in Maryland?
Bear Creek Elementary is 683rd of 879 and Patapsco High and Center for Arts is 154th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).