Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle vs Waverly Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
834 students
Waverly Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
534 students
| Measure | Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Waverly Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 879 | #822 of 879 |
| National rank | #49078 of 50,301 | #47153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 834 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 9% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 11.4).
- •Waverly Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Waverly Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 11%).
- •Waverly Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 86.9%).
- •Waverly Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 834 students compared with 534.
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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle better than Waverly Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly Elementary/Middle ranks higher (16.0 vs 11.4 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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle and Waverly Elementary/Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle: 834. Waverly Elementary/Middle: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle and Waverly Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle is 867th of 879 and Waverly Elementary/Middle is 822nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).