Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 vs Wolfe Street Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Wolfe Street Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 Baltimore, Maryland | Wolfe Street Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 879 | #605 of 879 |
| National rank | #40388 of 50,301 | #38783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wolfe Street Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 27.0).
- •Wolfe Street Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Wolfe Street Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 76.2%).
- •Wolfe Street Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.3).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is the larger school with 405 students compared with 244.
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is a public school while Wolfe Street Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wolfe Street Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wolfe Street Academy ranks higher (29.7 vs 27.0 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 Wolfe Street Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215: 405. Wolfe Street Academy: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 and Wolfe Street Academy rank in Maryland?
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is 637th of 879 and Wolfe Street Academy is 605th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).