Lillie May Carroll Jackson School vs Montebello Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Baltimore · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
209 students
Montebello Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
542 students
| Measure | Lillie May Carroll Jackson School Baltimore, Maryland | Montebello Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 225 | #863 of 879 |
| National rank | #14762 of 15,369 | #48876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 209 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 11% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lillie May Carroll Jackson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.5 vs 12.0).
- •Montebello Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2%).
- •Montebello Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Lillie May Carroll Jackson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 88.6%).
- •Lillie May Carroll Jackson School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Montebello Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 542 students compared with 209.
- •Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is a charter school while Montebello Elementary/Middle is a public 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 Lillie May Carroll Jackson School better than Montebello Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lillie May Carroll Jackson School ranks higher (13.5 vs 12.0 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 Lillie May Carroll Jackson School and Montebello Elementary/Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School: 209. Montebello Elementary/Middle: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lillie May Carroll Jackson School and Montebello Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is 215th of 225 and Montebello Elementary/Middle is 863rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).