Loch Raven Technical Academy vs Pleasant Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 545 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loch Raven Technical Academy
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
Pleasant Plains Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | Loch Raven Technical Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Pleasant Plains Elementary Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 225 | #804 of 879 |
| National rank | #13417 of 15,369 | #46555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 722 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 15% |
| city | Baltimore | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loch Raven Technical Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 17.1).
- •Pleasant Plains Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Loch Raven Technical Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Loch Raven Technical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 70.1%).
- •Loch Raven Technical Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.9).
- •Loch Raven Technical Academy is the larger school with 722 students compared with 575.
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 Loch Raven Technical Academy better than Pleasant Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loch Raven Technical Academy ranks higher (22.0 vs 17.1 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 Loch Raven Technical Academy and Pleasant Plains Elementary?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loch Raven Technical Academy: 722. Pleasant Plains Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loch Raven Technical Academy and Pleasant Plains Elementary rank in Maryland?
Loch Raven Technical Academy is 189th of 225 and Pleasant Plains Elementary is 804th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).