Bel Air Elementary vs Bel Air Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Bel Air Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Bel Air Middle Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 879 | #41 of 225 |
| National rank | #9152 of 50,301 | #2847 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.1 vs 72.4).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 31.3%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Bel Air Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 521.
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 Bel Air Elementary better than Bel Air Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bel Air Elementary and Bel Air Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 521. Bel Air Middle: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Bel Air Middle rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Elementary is 130th of 879 and Bel Air Middle is 41st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).