Franklin Square Elementary/Middle vs Southwest Baltimore Charter School
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
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
363 students
| Measure | Franklin Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Southwest Baltimore Charter School Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 879 | #764 of 879 |
| National rank | #48467 of 50,301 | #45371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 490 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 13% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Baltimore Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 13.1).
- •Southwest Baltimore Charter School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 6%).
- •Southwest Baltimore Charter School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Southwest Baltimore Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 86.5%).
- •Southwest Baltimore Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 363.
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is a public school while Southwest Baltimore Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southwest Baltimore Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Baltimore Charter School ranks higher (19.2 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 Southwest Baltimore Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle: 490. Southwest Baltimore Charter School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and Southwest Baltimore Charter School rank in Maryland?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is 856th of 879 and Southwest Baltimore Charter School is 764th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).