Calvert Elementary vs Park Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvert Elementary
Rising Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Park Heights Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Calvert Elementary Rising Sun, Maryland | Park Heights Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 879 | #842 of 879 |
| National rank | #20880 of 50,301 | #48077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 7.5% |
| city | Rising Sun | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvert Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 14.1).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 7.5%).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 90%).
- •Park Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
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 Calvert Elementary better than Park Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Calvert Elementary ranks higher (56.1 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 Calvert Elementary and Park Heights Academy?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Rising Sun and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvert Elementary: 390. Park Heights Academy: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvert Elementary and Park Heights Academy rank in Maryland?
Calvert Elementary is 304th of 879 and Park Heights Academy is 842nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).