Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 vs Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
405 students
Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
376 students
| Measure | Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 Baltimore, Maryland | Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 879 | #848 of 879 |
| National rank | #40388 of 50,301 | #48319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 405 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 13.5).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 84.6%).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.7).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is the larger school with 405 students compared with 376.
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 Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 better than Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 ranks higher (27.0 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 Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 and Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215: 405. Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 and Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is 637th of 879 and Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle is 848th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).