Bear Creek Elementary vs Sandy Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 988 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
Sandy Plains Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Sandy Plains Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #683 of 879 | #844 of 879 |
| National rank | #42408 of 50,301 | #48080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 14.1).
- •Bear Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 11%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 80%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Sandy Plains Elementary is the larger school with 580 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 Sandy Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 14.1 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 Sandy Plains Elementary?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary: 461. Sandy Plains Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary and Sandy Plains Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bear Creek Elementary is 683rd of 879 and Sandy Plains Elementary is 844th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).