Dumbarton Middle vs Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 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
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
910 students
| Measure | Dumbarton Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Leith Walk Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 225 | #803 of 879 |
| National rank | #4260 of 15,369 | #46543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,064 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 6% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dumbarton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 17.1).
- •Dumbarton Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 6%).
- •Dumbarton Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 17%).
- •Dumbarton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 80.2%).
- •Leith Walk Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Dumbarton Middle is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 910.
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 Leith Walk Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dumbarton Middle ranks higher (65.6 vs 17.1 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 Leith Walk Elementary/Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dumbarton Middle: 1,064. Leith Walk Elementary/Middle: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dumbarton Middle and Leith Walk Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Dumbarton Middle is 59th of 225 and Leith Walk Elementary/Middle is 803rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).