Matthew A. Henson Elementary vs Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 815 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew A. Henson Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
410 students
| Measure | Matthew A. Henson Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #868 of 879 | #843 of 879 |
| National rank | #49100 of 50,301 | #48079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 199 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 11.3).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Matthew A. Henson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 95.1%).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy is the larger school with 410 students compared with 199.
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 Matthew A. Henson Elementary better than Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy ranks higher (14.1 vs 11.3 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 Matthew A. Henson Elementary and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary: 199. Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew A. Henson Elementary and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy rank in Maryland?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary is 868th of 879 and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy is 843rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).