Catonsville Middle vs Southwest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 4.0 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
Southwest Academy
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Catonsville Middle Catonsville, Maryland | Southwest Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 225 | #196 of 225 |
| National rank | #8301 of 15,369 | #13851 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 818 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 9% |
| city | Catonsville | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catonsville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 19.6).
- •Catonsville Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 9%).
- •Catonsville Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 26%).
- •Catonsville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 63.8%).
- •Southwest Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •Southwest Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 818.
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 Southwest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Catonsville Middle ranks higher (46.9 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 Middle and Southwest Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Catonsville and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catonsville Middle: 818. Southwest Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catonsville Middle and Southwest Academy rank in Maryland?
Catonsville Middle is 111th of 225 and Southwest Academy is 196th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).