Catonsville Middle vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catonsville Middle
Catonsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
| Measure | Catonsville Middle Catonsville, Maryland | Hillcrest Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 225 | #135 of 879 |
| National rank | #8301 of 15,369 | #9382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 818 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 68% |
| city | Catonsville | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 46.9).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 30%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 36.6%).
- •Catonsville Middle is the larger school with 818 students compared with 678.
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 Middle better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 46.9 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 Middle and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Catonsville and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catonsville Middle: 818. Hillcrest Elementary: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catonsville Middle and Hillcrest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Catonsville Middle is 111th of 225 and Hillcrest Elementary is 135th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).