Parkville Middle vs Villa Cresta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkville Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students
Villa Cresta Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Parkville Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Villa Cresta Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 225 | #389 of 879 |
| National rank | #11237 of 15,369 | #26933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 900 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 900 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 45% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Villa Cresta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 33.3).
- •Villa Cresta Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •Villa Cresta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Parkville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 52.9%).
- •Villa Cresta Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.0).
- •Parkville Middle is the larger school with 900 students compared with 609.
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 Parkville Middle better than Villa Cresta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Villa Cresta Elementary ranks higher (47.4 vs 33.3 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 Parkville Middle and Villa Cresta Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkville Middle: 900. Villa Cresta Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkville Middle and Villa Cresta Elementary rank in Maryland?
Parkville Middle is 153rd of 225 and Villa Cresta Elementary is 389th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).