Bel Air Middle vs Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 391 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
| Measure | Bel Air Middle Bel Air, Maryland | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 225 | #160 of 879 |
| National rank | #2847 of 15,369 | #11236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,080 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 70.1).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 24.1%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.3).
- •Bel Air Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 1,071.
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 Middle better than Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Middle ranks higher (72.4 vs 70.1 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 Bel Air Middle and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
About 391 m in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Middle: 1,080. Homestead/Wakefield Elementary: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Middle and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Middle is 41st of 225 and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is 160th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).