Calverton Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calverton Elementary
Beltsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Beltsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Calverton Elementary Beltsville, Maryland | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Beltsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #782 of 879 | #178 of 225 |
| National rank | #45954 of 50,301 | #12618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 767 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| city | Beltsville | Beltsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 18.2).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 94.5%).
- •Calverton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Calverton Elementary is the larger school with 767 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 Calverton Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks higher (26.3 vs 18.2 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 Calverton Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Beltsville and Beltsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calverton Elementary: 767. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calverton Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Maryland?
Calverton Elementary is 782nd of 879 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 178th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).