City Springs Elementary/Middle vs Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Springs Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
483 students
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | City Springs Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Federal Hill Preparatory Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #836 of 879 | #362 of 879 |
| National rank | #47813 of 50,301 | #25084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 42% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Federal Hill Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 14.6).
- •Federal Hill Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Federal Hill Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Federal Hill Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 88.2%).
- •Federal Hill Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •City Springs Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 483 students compared with 285.
- •City Springs Elementary/Middle is a charter school while Federal Hill Preparatory Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 City Springs Elementary/Middle better than Federal Hill Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Federal Hill Preparatory Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 14.6 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 City Springs Elementary/Middle and Federal Hill Preparatory Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Springs Elementary/Middle: 483. Federal Hill Preparatory Academy: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Springs Elementary/Middle and Federal Hill Preparatory Academy rank in Maryland?
City Springs Elementary/Middle is 836th of 879 and Federal Hill Preparatory Academy is 362nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).