Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet vs Pleasant Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Pleasant Plains Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet Baltimore, Maryland | Pleasant Plains Elementary Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 879 | #804 of 879 |
| National rank | #12262 of 50,301 | #46555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 15% |
| city | Baltimore | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 17.1).
- •Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet does better on math proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 70.1%).
- •Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.9).
- •Pleasant Plains Elementary is the larger school with 575 students compared with 395.
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 Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet better than Pleasant Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet ranks higher (68.6 vs 17.1 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 Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Pleasant Plains Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet: 395. Pleasant Plains Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Pleasant Plains Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is 176th of 879 and Pleasant Plains Elementary is 804th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).