Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle vs Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
799 students
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
| Measure | Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 879 | #826 of 879 |
| National rank | #48368 of 50,301 | #47297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 799 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 11% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 13.3).
- •Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 82.1%).
- •Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 799 students compared with 218.
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 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle better than Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle ranks higher (15.7 vs 13.3 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 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle and Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle: 799. Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle and Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle is 853rd of 879 and Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle is 826th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).