Essex Elementary vs Stemmers Run Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Stemmers Run Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Stemmers Run Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 879 | #200 of 225 |
| National rank | #42681 of 50,301 | #14060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 481 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 18.3).
- •Essex Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Essex Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Stemmers Run Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 70.5%).
- •Stemmers Run Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.6).
- •Stemmers Run Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 481.
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 Essex Elementary better than Stemmers Run Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 18.3 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 Essex Elementary and Stemmers Run Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary: 481. Stemmers Run Middle: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary and Stemmers Run Middle rank in Maryland?
Essex Elementary is 693rd of 879 and Stemmers Run Middle is 200th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).