Montebello Elementary/Middle vs The Belair-Edison School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montebello Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
542 students
The Belair-Edison School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
911 students
| Measure | Montebello Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | The Belair-Edison School Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 879 | #858 of 879 |
| National rank | #48876 of 50,301 | #48701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 542 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Montebello Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Montebello Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •The Belair-Edison School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 88.6%).
- •The Belair-Edison School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •The Belair-Edison School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 542.
- •Montebello Elementary/Middle is a public school while The Belair-Edison School 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 Montebello Elementary/Middle better than The Belair-Edison School?
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 Montebello Elementary/Middle and The Belair-Edison School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montebello Elementary/Middle: 542. The Belair-Edison School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montebello Elementary/Middle and The Belair-Edison School rank in Maryland?
Montebello Elementary/Middle is 863rd of 879 and The Belair-Edison School is 858th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).