Catonsville Middle vs Johnnycake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 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
Johnnycake Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
| Measure | Catonsville Middle Catonsville, Maryland | Johnnycake Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 225 | #757 of 879 |
| National rank | #8301 of 15,369 | #45221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 818 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 17% |
| city | Catonsville | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catonsville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 19.4).
- •Catonsville Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Catonsville Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24%).
- •Catonsville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 70.1%).
- •Johnnycake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.8).
- •Catonsville Middle is the larger school with 818 students compared with 592.
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 Johnnycake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Catonsville Middle ranks higher (46.9 vs 19.4 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 Johnnycake Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Catonsville and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catonsville Middle: 818. Johnnycake Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catonsville Middle and Johnnycake Elementary rank in Maryland?
Catonsville Middle is 111th of 225 and Johnnycake Elementary is 757th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).