Franklin Square Elementary/Middle vs George Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
490 students
George Washington Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students
| Measure | Franklin Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | George Washington Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 879 | #805 of 879 |
| National rank | #48467 of 50,301 | #46594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 12% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 13.1).
- •George Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 7.5%).
- •George Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 86.5%).
- •George Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 137.
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 Franklin Square Elementary/Middle better than George Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Elementary ranks higher (17.0 vs 13.1 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 Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and George Washington Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle: 490. George Washington Elementary: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and George Washington Elementary rank in Maryland?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is 856th of 879 and George Washington Elementary is 805th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).