The Belair-Edison School vs Vanguard Collegiate Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Belair-Edison School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
911 students
Vanguard Collegiate Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
313 students
| Measure | The Belair-Edison School Baltimore, Maryland | Vanguard Collegiate Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #858 of 879 | #213 of 225 |
| National rank | #48701 of 50,301 | #14695 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 911 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 6% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Collegiate Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 12.5).
- •Vanguard Collegiate Middle does better on math proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •Vanguard Collegiate Middle does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •Vanguard Collegiate Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 87.2%).
- •Vanguard Collegiate Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •The Belair-Edison School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 313.
- •The Belair-Edison School is a charter school while Vanguard Collegiate Middle is a public 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 The Belair-Edison School better than Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vanguard Collegiate Middle ranks higher (14.0 vs 12.5 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 The Belair-Edison School and Vanguard Collegiate Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Belair-Edison School: 911. Vanguard Collegiate Middle: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Belair-Edison School and Vanguard Collegiate Middle rank in Maryland?
The Belair-Edison School is 858th of 879 and Vanguard Collegiate Middle is 213th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).