Catonsville Elementary vs Southwest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catonsville Elementary
Catonsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Southwest Academy
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Catonsville Elementary Catonsville, Maryland | Southwest Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 879 | #196 of 225 |
| National rank | #26220 of 50,301 | #13851 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 9% |
| city | Catonsville | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catonsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 19.6).
- •Catonsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 9%).
- •Catonsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 26%).
- •Catonsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 63.8%).
- •Catonsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.2).
- •Southwest Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 653.
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 Catonsville Elementary better than Southwest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Catonsville Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 19.6 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 Catonsville Elementary and Southwest Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Catonsville and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catonsville Elementary: 653. Southwest Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catonsville Elementary and Southwest Academy rank in Maryland?
Catonsville Elementary is 377th of 879 and Southwest Academy is 196th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).