Dorothy I. Height Elementary vs Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 881 m 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
Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
410 students
| Measure | Dorothy I. Height Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 879 | #843 of 879 |
| National rank | #48281 of 50,301 | #48079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 435 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 95.1%).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 410.
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 Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dorothy I. Height Elementary and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary: 435. Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy I. Height Elementary and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy rank in Maryland?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary is 846th of 879 and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy is 843rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).