Arbutus Middle vs Halethorpe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbutus Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
Halethorpe Elementary
Halethorpe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
| Measure | Arbutus Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Halethorpe Elementary Halethorpe, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 225 | #535 of 879 |
| National rank | #11864 of 15,369 | #34750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 974 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Halethorpe |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halethorpe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 30.3).
- •Halethorpe Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Arbutus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 64.8%).
- •Halethorpe Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.2).
- •Arbutus Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 273.
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 Arbutus Middle better than Halethorpe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Halethorpe Elementary ranks higher (35.8 vs 30.3 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 Arbutus Middle and Halethorpe Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Halethorpe in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbutus Middle: 974. Halethorpe Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbutus Middle and Halethorpe Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arbutus Middle is 162nd of 225 and Halethorpe Elementary is 535th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).