Dumbarton Middle vs Govans Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dumbarton Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students
Govans Elementary
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Dumbarton Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Govans Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 225 | #681 of 879 |
| National rank | #4260 of 15,369 | #42289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,064 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 15% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dumbarton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 24.0).
- •Dumbarton Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 15%).
- •Dumbarton Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 25%).
- •Dumbarton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 69.3%).
- •Govans Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Dumbarton Middle is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 410.
- •Dumbarton Middle is a public school while Govans Elementary 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 Dumbarton Middle better than Govans Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dumbarton Middle ranks higher (65.6 vs 24.0 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 Dumbarton Middle and Govans Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dumbarton Middle: 1,064. Govans Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dumbarton Middle and Govans Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dumbarton Middle is 59th of 225 and Govans Elementary is 681st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).