City Springs Elementary/Middle vs Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 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
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
722 students
| Measure | City Springs Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #836 of 879 | #574 of 879 |
| National rank | #47813 of 50,301 | #37270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 483 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 14.6).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 14%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 88.2%).
- •City Springs Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.1).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 722 students compared with 483.
- •City Springs Elementary/Middle is a charter school while Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle ranks higher (31.9 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Springs Elementary/Middle: 483. Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Springs Elementary/Middle and Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
City Springs Elementary/Middle is 836th of 879 and Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle is 574th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).