Halstead Academy vs Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halstead Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
910 students
| Measure | Halstead Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Leith Walk Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 879 | #803 of 879 |
| National rank | #46965 of 50,301 | #46543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 489 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 6% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Halstead Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Halstead Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Halstead Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 80.2%).
- •Leith Walk Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Leith Walk Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 910 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 Halstead Academy better than Leith Walk Elementary/Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Halstead Academy and Leith Walk Elementary/Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halstead Academy: 489. Leith Walk Elementary/Middle: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halstead Academy and Leith Walk Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Halstead Academy is 814th of 879 and Leith Walk Elementary/Middle is 803rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).