Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 vs William Paca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 981 m 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
William Paca Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 Baltimore, Maryland | William Paca Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 879 | #652 of 879 |
| National rank | #40388 of 50,301 | #41044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.0 vs 26.1).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 7.5%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 63.7%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •William Paca Elementary is the larger school with 414 students compared with 405.
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 William Paca 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 Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 and William Paca Elementary?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215: 405. William Paca Elementary: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 and William Paca Elementary rank in Maryland?
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is 637th of 879 and William Paca Elementary is 652nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).