Beltsville Academy vs Hollywood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 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
Hollywood Elementary
College Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Beltsville Academy Beltsville, Maryland | Hollywood Elementary College Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 879 | #658 of 879 |
| National rank | #40510 of 50,301 | #41270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Beltsville | College Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beltsville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 25.7).
- •Hollywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Beltsville Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Hollywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 94%).
- •Hollywood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Beltsville Academy is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 284.
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 Hollywood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beltsville Academy ranks higher (26.8 vs 25.7 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 Hollywood Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Beltsville and College Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beltsville Academy: 1,113. Hollywood Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beltsville Academy and Hollywood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Beltsville Academy is 642nd of 879 and Hollywood Elementary is 658th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).