Halstead Academy vs Villa Cresta Elementary
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
Villa Cresta Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Halstead Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Villa Cresta Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 879 | #389 of 879 |
| National rank | #46965 of 50,301 | #26933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 45% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Villa Cresta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 16.3).
- •Villa Cresta Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Villa Cresta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 20%).
- •Villa Cresta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 78.5%).
- •Villa Cresta Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Villa Cresta Elementary is the larger school with 609 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 Villa Cresta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Villa Cresta Elementary ranks higher (47.4 vs 16.3 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 Halstead Academy and Villa Cresta Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halstead Academy: 489. Villa Cresta Elementary: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halstead Academy and Villa Cresta Elementary rank in Maryland?
Halstead Academy is 814th of 879 and Villa Cresta Elementary is 389th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).