City Springs Elementary/Middle vs Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 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
Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
376 students
| Measure | City Springs Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #836 of 879 | #848 of 879 |
| National rank | #47813 of 50,301 | #48319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 483 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City Springs Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 13.5).
- •Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 88.2%).
- •City Springs Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •City Springs Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 483 students compared with 376.
- •City Springs Elementary/Middle is a charter school while Tench Tilghman 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 Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), City Springs Elementary/Middle ranks higher (14.6 vs 13.5 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 Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Springs Elementary/Middle: 483. Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Springs Elementary/Middle and Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
City Springs Elementary/Middle is 836th of 879 and Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle is 848th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).