Halstead Academy vs Yorkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Yorkwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Halstead Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Yorkwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 879 | #696 of 879 |
| National rank | #46965 of 50,301 | #42729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 16.3).
- •Yorkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Yorkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Halstead Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 82%).
- •Yorkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •Halstead Academy is the larger school with 489 students compared with 294.
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 Yorkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yorkwood Elementary ranks higher (23.4 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 Yorkwood Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halstead Academy: 489. Yorkwood Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halstead Academy and Yorkwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Halstead Academy is 814th of 879 and Yorkwood Elementary is 696th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).