Billie Holiday Elementary vs Empowerment Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 381 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billie Holiday Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
242 students
Empowerment Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students
| Measure | Billie Holiday Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Empowerment Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #789 of 879 | #624 of 879 |
| National rank | #46155 of 50,301 | #39857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 242 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empowerment Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 17.8).
- •Empowerment Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Empowerment Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Empowerment Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 86%).
- •Billie Holiday Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.5).
- •Empowerment Academy is the larger school with 344 students compared with 242.
- •Billie Holiday Elementary is a public school while Empowerment Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Billie Holiday Elementary better than Empowerment Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Empowerment Academy ranks higher (27.9 vs 17.8 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 Billie Holiday Elementary and Empowerment Academy?
About 381 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billie Holiday Elementary: 242. Empowerment Academy: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billie Holiday Elementary and Empowerment Academy rank in Maryland?
Billie Holiday Elementary is 789th of 879 and Empowerment Academy is 624th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).