Beltsville Academy vs Youths Benefit Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 69 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
Youths Benefit Elementary
Fallston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,151 students
| Measure | Beltsville Academy Beltsville, Maryland | Youths Benefit Elementary Fallston, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #642 of 879 | #101 of 879 |
| National rank | #40510 of 50,301 | #7496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 1,151 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 1,151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 68% |
| city | Beltsville | Fallston |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Youths Benefit Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 26.8).
- •Youths Benefit Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 23%).
- •Youths Benefit Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •Youths Benefit Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 94%).
- •Beltsville Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.6).
- •Youths Benefit Elementary is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 1,113.
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 Youths Benefit Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Youths Benefit Elementary ranks higher (75.8 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 Youths Benefit Elementary?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Beltsville and Fallston in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beltsville Academy: 1,113. Youths Benefit Elementary: 1,151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beltsville Academy and Youths Benefit Elementary rank in Maryland?
Beltsville Academy is 642nd of 879 and Youths Benefit Elementary is 101st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).