Dorothy I. Height Elementary vs New Song Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
New Song Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
182 students
| Measure | Dorothy I. Height Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | New Song Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 879 | #825 of 879 |
| National rank | #48281 of 50,301 | #47202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 435 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Song Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 13.5).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •New Song Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •New Song Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 88.3%).
- •New Song Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 182.
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary is a public school while New Song 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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary better than New Song Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Song Academy ranks higher (15.9 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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary and New Song Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary: 435. New Song Academy: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy I. Height Elementary and New Song Academy rank in Maryland?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary is 846th of 879 and New Song Academy is 825th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).