New Song Academy vs Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 220 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Song Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
182 students
Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
410 students
| Measure | New Song Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #825 of 879 | #843 of 879 |
| National rank | #47202 of 50,301 | #48079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 182 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Song Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 14.1).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •New Song Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •New Song Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 95.1%).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy is the larger school with 410 students compared with 182.
- •New Song Academy is a charter school while Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy 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 New Song Academy better than Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Song Academy ranks higher (15.9 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 New Song Academy and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy?
About 220 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Song Academy: 182. Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Song Academy and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy rank in Maryland?
New Song Academy is 825th of 879 and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy is 843rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).