Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle vs KIPP Harmony Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
KIPP Harmony Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,399 students
| Measure | Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | KIPP Harmony Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 879 | #767 of 879 |
| National rank | #47297 of 50,301 | #45456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 218 | 1,399 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 1,399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Harmony Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 15.7).
- •KIPP Harmony Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •KIPP Harmony Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •KIPP Harmony Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 82.1%).
- •KIPP Harmony Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •KIPP Harmony Academy is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 218.
- •Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle is a public school while KIPP Harmony Academy is a charter 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 Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle better than KIPP Harmony Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Harmony Academy ranks higher (19.0 vs 15.7 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 Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle and KIPP Harmony Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle: 218. KIPP Harmony Academy: 1,399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle and KIPP Harmony Academy rank in Maryland?
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle is 826th of 879 and KIPP Harmony Academy is 767th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).