Franklin Square Elementary/Middle vs Harlem Park Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 767 m 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
Harlem Park Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
402 students
| Measure | Franklin Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Harlem Park Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 879 | #847 of 879 |
| National rank | #48467 of 50,301 | #48292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 490 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 2.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 93.5%).
- •Harlem Park Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 402.
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 Harlem Park Elementary/Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and Harlem Park Elementary/Middle?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle: 490. Harlem Park Elementary/Middle: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and Harlem Park Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is 856th of 879 and Harlem Park Elementary/Middle is 847th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).