Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle vs William Paca 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.
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–8
705 students
William Paca Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | William Paca Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #857 of 879 | #652 of 879 |
| National rank | #48636 of 50,301 | #41044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 705 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Paca Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 12.6).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2%).
- •Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 82.6%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.7).
- •Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 705 students compared with 414.
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 Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle better than William Paca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Paca Elementary ranks higher (26.1 vs 12.6 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 Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle and William Paca Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle: 705. William Paca Elementary: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle and William Paca Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle is 857th of 879 and William Paca Elementary is 652nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).