Franklin Square Elementary/Middle vs Halstead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
490 students
Halstead Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Franklin Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Halstead Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 879 | #814 of 879 |
| National rank | #48467 of 50,301 | #46965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 17% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halstead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 13.1).
- •Halstead Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Halstead Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Halstead Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 86.5%).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 489.
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 Franklin Square Elementary/Middle better than Halstead Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Halstead Academy ranks higher (16.3 vs 13.1 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 Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and Halstead Academy?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle: 490. Halstead Academy: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Square Elementary/Middle and Halstead Academy rank in Maryland?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is 856th of 879 and Halstead Academy is 814th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).