Harlem Park Elementary/Middle vs Hillsmere Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem Park Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
402 students
Hillsmere Elementary
Annapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Harlem Park Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Hillsmere Elementary Annapolis, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #847 of 879 | #237 of 879 |
| National rank | #48292 of 50,301 | #15854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 402 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 47% |
| city | Baltimore | Annapolis |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsmere Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 13.5).
- •Hillsmere Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Hillsmere Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •Hillsmere Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 93.5%).
- •Hillsmere Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
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 Harlem Park Elementary/Middle better than Hillsmere Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsmere Elementary ranks higher (63.4 vs 13.5 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 Harlem Park Elementary/Middle and Hillsmere Elementary?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Annapolis in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem Park Elementary/Middle: 402. Hillsmere Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem Park Elementary/Middle and Hillsmere Elementary rank in Maryland?
Harlem Park Elementary/Middle is 847th of 879 and Hillsmere Elementary is 237th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).