Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle vs John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
831 students
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,061 students
| Measure | Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #674 of 879 | #646 of 879 |
| National rank | #41884 of 50,301 | #40714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 831 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 24.7).
- •Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 62.3%).
- •John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 831.
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 Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle better than John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle ranks higher (26.5 vs 24.7 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 Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle and John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle: 831. John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle and John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle is 674th of 879 and John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle is 646th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).