Bel Air Elementary vs Fallston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.6 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
Fallston Middle School
Fallston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Fallston Middle School Fallston, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 879 | #34 of 225 |
| National rank | #9152 of 50,301 | #2577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| city | Bel Air | Fallston |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.1 vs 73.8).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Fallston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 31.3%).
- •Fallston Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Fallston Middle School is the larger school with 1,068 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 Fallston Middle School?
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 Fallston Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Fallston in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 521. Fallston Middle School: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Fallston Middle School rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Elementary is 130th of 879 and Fallston Middle School is 34th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).