Chadwick Elementary vs Southwest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chadwick Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students
Southwest Academy
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Chadwick Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Southwest Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 879 | #196 of 225 |
| National rank | #32460 of 50,301 | #13851 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 603 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 9% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chadwick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 19.6).
- •Chadwick Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 9%).
- •Chadwick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 26%).
- •Southwest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 72%).
- •Chadwick Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Southwest Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 603.
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 Chadwick Elementary better than Southwest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chadwick Elementary ranks higher (39.2 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 Chadwick Elementary and Southwest Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chadwick Elementary: 603. Southwest Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chadwick Elementary and Southwest Academy rank in Maryland?
Chadwick Elementary is 493rd of 879 and Southwest Academy is 196th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).