Joppatowne Elementary vs Oliver Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joppatowne Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Oliver Beach Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
150 students
| Measure | Joppatowne Elementary Joppa, Maryland | Oliver Beach Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 879 | #288 of 879 |
| National rank | #35451 of 50,301 | #19606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Joppa | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 34.7).
- •Oliver Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Oliver Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Oliver Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 65.3%).
- •Joppatowne Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Joppatowne Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 150.
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 Joppatowne Elementary better than Oliver Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Beach Elementary ranks higher (58.0 vs 34.7 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 Joppatowne Elementary and Oliver Beach Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Joppa and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joppatowne Elementary: 495. Oliver Beach Elementary: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joppatowne Elementary and Oliver Beach Elementary rank in Maryland?
Joppatowne Elementary is 543rd of 879 and Oliver Beach Elementary is 288th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).