Best High Schools in 20659, MD

High schools
5
Students
7,653
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 20659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Leonardtown High

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students

2. Chopticon High

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 Students

3. Calvert High

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students

4. La Plata High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students

5. St. Charles High School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1569 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20659, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
3,944
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 20659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Leonardtown Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 969 Students

2. Calvert Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students

3. Margaret Brent Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students

4. Piccowaxen Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

5. John Hanson Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20659, MD

Elementary schools
12
Students
4,173
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 20659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. White Marsh Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students

2. Oakville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students

3. Dynard Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students

4. Barstow Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students

5. Mechanicsville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

6. Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

7. Benjamin Banneker Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students

8. T. C. Martin Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students

9. Lettie Marshall Dent Elem

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students

10. Busy Corner School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Busy Corner School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 21 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20659, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

20659, MD has a total population of 24,417 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20659, MD

15,803

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20659, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20659, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20659, MD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,258 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20659, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20659, MD

How many schools are in 20659, MD?

20659, MD has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,803 students in total.

How do schools in 20659 perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in 20659 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 20659 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20659?

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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