Empowerment Academy vs Matthew A. Henson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empowerment Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students
Matthew A. Henson Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | Empowerment Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Matthew A. Henson Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #624 of 879 | #868 of 879 |
| National rank | #39857 of 50,301 | #49100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empowerment Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 11.3).
- •Empowerment Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Empowerment Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Empowerment Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 85.9%).
- •Empowerment Academy does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.6).
- •Empowerment Academy is the larger school with 344 students compared with 199.
- •Empowerment Academy is a charter school while Matthew A. Henson Elementary is a public 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 Empowerment Academy better than Matthew A. Henson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Empowerment Academy ranks higher (27.9 vs 11.3 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 Empowerment Academy and Matthew A. Henson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empowerment Academy: 344. Matthew A. Henson Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empowerment Academy and Matthew A. Henson Elementary rank in Maryland?
Empowerment Academy is 624th of 879 and Matthew A. Henson Elementary is 868th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).