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Best Schools in 20653, MD
20653, MD has 14 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,110 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 20653 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20653, MD
The top high schools in 20653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patuxent High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
2. Great Mills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1779 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20653, MD
The top middle schools in 20653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Esperanza Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
2. Spring Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20653, MD
The top elementary schools in 20653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesapeake Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 519 Students
2. Town Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
3. Green Holly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
4. Park Hall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
5. Greenview Knolls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
6. Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students
7. George Washington Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students
8. Lexington Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
9. Bay Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 105 Students
10. Lexington Park Baptist Church Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Park Baptist Church Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 63 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20653, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20653, MD has a total population of 24,202 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20653, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20653, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20653, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20653, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 20653, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20653, MD
How many schools are in 20653, MD?
20653, MD has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,110 students in total.
How do schools in 20653 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 20653 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 20653 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20653?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations