Deep Creek Middle vs Sandalwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 265 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deep Creek Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
Sandalwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Deep Creek Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Sandalwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 225 | #745 of 879 |
| National rank | #14121 of 15,369 | #44929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 21% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandalwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 17.9).
- •Sandalwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 6%).
- •Sandalwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Deep Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 83%).
- •Deep Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Deep Creek Middle is the larger school with 670 students compared with 440.
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 Deep Creek Middle better than Sandalwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandalwood Elementary ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.9 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 Deep Creek Middle and Sandalwood Elementary?
About 265 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deep Creek Middle: 670. Sandalwood Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deep Creek Middle and Sandalwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Deep Creek Middle is 204th of 225 and Sandalwood Elementary is 745th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).