Dundalk Middle vs Norwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dundalk Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
Norwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
521 students
| Measure | Dundalk Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Norwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 225 | #634 of 879 |
| National rank | #13649 of 15,369 | #40222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 598 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 37% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 20.7).
- •Norwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 4%).
- •Norwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Dundalk Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 71.4%).
- •Dundalk Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.8).
- •Dundalk Middle is the larger school with 598 students compared with 521.
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 Dundalk Middle better than Norwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Elementary ranks higher (27.3 vs 20.7 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 Dundalk Middle and Norwood Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dundalk Middle: 598. Norwood Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dundalk Middle and Norwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dundalk Middle is 194th of 225 and Norwood Elementary is 634th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).