Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle vs Hampstead Hill Academy
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.
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
722 students
Hampstead Hill Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
933 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Hampstead Hill Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 879 | #336 of 879 |
| National rank | #37270 of 50,301 | #23475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 722 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampstead Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 31.9).
- •Hampstead Hill Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Hampstead Hill Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 35%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 40.1%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.9).
- •Hampstead Hill Academy is the larger school with 933 students compared with 722.
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle is a public school while Hampstead Hill Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle better than Hampstead Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hampstead Hill Academy ranks higher (52.4 vs 31.9 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle and Hampstead Hill Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle: 722. Hampstead Hill Academy: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle and Hampstead Hill Academy rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle is 574th of 879 and Hampstead Hill Academy is 336th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).