Fallston Middle School vs Red Pump Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallston Middle School
Fallston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students
Red Pump Elementary School
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | Fallston Middle School Fallston, Maryland | Red Pump Elementary School Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 225 | #151 of 879 |
| National rank | #2577 of 15,369 | #10336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,068 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| city | Fallston | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fallston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 71.4).
- •Red Pump Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Red Pump Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Fallston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 19.5%).
- •Red Pump Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Fallston Middle School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 696.
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 Fallston Middle School better than Red Pump Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fallston Middle School ranks higher (73.8 vs 71.4 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 Fallston Middle School and Red Pump Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Fallston and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fallston Middle School: 1,068. Red Pump Elementary School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fallston Middle School and Red Pump Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Fallston Middle School is 34th of 225 and Red Pump Elementary School is 151st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).