Franklin Square Elementary/Middle vs Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 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
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Franklin Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 879 | #875 of 879 |
| National rank | #48467 of 50,301 | #49458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 17% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 10.0).
- •Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 92.2%).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.5).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 296.
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 Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Square Elementary/Middle ranks higher (13.1 vs 10.0 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 Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle: 490. Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou rank in Maryland?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is 856th of 879 and Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou is 875th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).