Beltsville Academy vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 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
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Beltsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Beltsville Academy Beltsville, Maryland | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Beltsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 879 | #178 of 225 |
| National rank | #40510 of 50,301 | #12618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,113 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| city | Beltsville | Beltsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.8 vs 26.3).
- •Beltsville Academy does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Beltsville Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 94%).
- •Beltsville Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •Beltsville Academy is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 605.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
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 Beltsville Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Beltsville and Beltsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beltsville Academy: 1,113. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beltsville Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Maryland?
Beltsville Academy is 642nd of 879 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 178th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).