Beltsville Academy vs Galway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beltsville Academy
Beltsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,113 students
Galway Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
| Measure | Beltsville Academy Beltsville, Maryland | Galway Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 879 | #363 of 879 |
| National rank | #40510 of 50,301 | #25087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 41% |
| city | Beltsville | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 26.8).
- •Galway Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Galway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Galway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 94%).
- •Galway Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.6).
- •Beltsville Academy is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 695.
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 Beltsville Academy better than Galway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Galway Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 26.8 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 Beltsville Academy and Galway Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Beltsville and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beltsville Academy: 1,113. Galway Elementary: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beltsville Academy and Galway Elementary rank in Maryland?
Beltsville Academy is 642nd of 879 and Galway Elementary is 363rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).