Booker T. Washington Middle vs Dorothy I. Height Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
192 students
Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Dorothy I. Height Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 225 | #846 of 879 |
| National rank | #14594 of 15,369 | #48281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 192 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 192 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T. Washington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 13.5).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 95.3%).
- •Booker T. Washington Middle does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.5).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 192.
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 Booker T. Washington Middle better than Dorothy I. Height Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T. Washington Middle ranks higher (14.8 vs 13.5 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 Booker T. Washington Middle and Dorothy I. Height Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Middle: 192. Dorothy I. Height Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Middle and Dorothy I. Height Elementary rank in Maryland?
Booker T. Washington Middle is 211th of 225 and Dorothy I. Height Elementary is 846th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).