Medfield Heights Elementary vs Park Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medfield Heights Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Park Heights Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Medfield Heights Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Park Heights Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 879 | #842 of 879 |
| National rank | #30825 of 50,301 | #48077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medfield Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 14.1).
- •Medfield Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Medfield Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Medfield Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 90%).
- •Park Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.4).
- •Medfield Heights Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 390.
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 Medfield Heights Elementary better than Park Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Medfield Heights Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 14.1 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 Medfield Heights Elementary and Park Heights Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medfield Heights Elementary: 485. Park Heights Academy: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medfield Heights Elementary and Park Heights Academy rank in Maryland?
Medfield Heights Elementary is 468th of 879 and Park Heights Academy is 842nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).