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School Comparison

Beltsville Academy
vs.
Buck Lodge Middle

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Beltsville Academy
Buck Lodge Middle
  • Beltsville Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Buck Lodge Middle (547.5:1 vs. 293:1).
  • Beltsville Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Buck Lodge Middle (429 vs. 283).
  • Buck Lodge Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Beltsville Academy (53 vs. 7).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Beltsville Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Buck Lodge Middle (429 vs. 283).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Beltsville Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Buck Lodge Middle (52 vs. 41).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Buck Lodge Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Beltsville Academy (53 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Beltsville Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Buck Lodge Middle (547.5:1 vs. 293:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Beltsville Academy
$19,789.34
Buck Lodge Middle
$19,789.34
Local revenue share
Beltsville Academy
38.1%
Buck Lodge Middle
38.1%
State revenue share
Beltsville Academy
50.6%
Buck Lodge Middle
50.6%
Federal revenue share
Beltsville Academy
11.3%
Buck Lodge Middle
11.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Beltsville Academy
38.1%
Buck Lodge Middle
38.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Prince George's County
$100,708
Prince George's County
$100,708
Poverty rate
Prince George's County
10.2%
Prince George's County
10.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Prince George's County
36.1%
Prince George's County
36.1%
Unemployment rate
Prince George's County
3.3%
Prince George's County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.