Bel Air Middle vs Red Pump Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.0 km 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
Red Pump Elementary School
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | Bel Air Middle Bel Air, Maryland | Red Pump Elementary School Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 225 | #151 of 879 |
| National rank | #2847 of 15,369 | #10336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,080 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 71.4).
- •Red Pump Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Red Pump Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 24.1%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Bel Air Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 696.
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 Red Pump Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Middle ranks higher (72.4 vs 71.4 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 Bel Air Middle and Red Pump Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Middle: 1,080. Red Pump Elementary School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Middle and Red Pump Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Middle is 41st of 225 and Red Pump Elementary School is 151st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).