Gunpowder Elementary vs Joppa View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunpowder Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Joppa View Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Gunpowder Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Joppa View Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 879 | #347 of 879 |
| National rank | #23966 of 50,301 | #24056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.7 vs 51.6).
- •Gunpowder Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Joppa View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Gunpowder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 53.2%).
- •Joppa View Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Joppa View Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 443.
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 Gunpowder Elementary better than Joppa View Elementary?
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 Gunpowder Elementary and Joppa View Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunpowder Elementary: 443. Joppa View Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunpowder Elementary and Joppa View Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gunpowder Elementary is 344th of 879 and Joppa View Elementary is 347th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).