Best High Schools in 20723, MD

High schools
4
Students
6,726
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 20723, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Atholton High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students

2. Hammond High

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students

3. Reservoir High

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students

4. Paint Branch High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20723, MD

Middle schools
6
Students
4,001
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 20723, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clarksville Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students

2. Lime Kiln Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

3. Hammond Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students

4. Murray Hill Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students

5. Patuxent Valley Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

6. Benjamin Banneker Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20723, MD

Elementary schools
10
Students
5,928
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 20723, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pointers Run Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 812 Students

2. Fulton Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 879 Students

3. Hammond Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students

4. Gorman Crossing Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students

5. Forest Ridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students

6. Burtonsville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students

7. Bollman Bridge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students

8. Laurel Woods Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students

9. The Julia Brown School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Julia Brown School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 87 Students

10. Knowledge Beginnings

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Knowledge Beginnings • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 87 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20723, MD

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

Community Factors

20723, MD has a total population of 34,640 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20723, MD

16,729

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20723, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20723, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20723, MD.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,662 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20723, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20723, MD

How many schools are in 20723, MD?

20723, MD has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 16,729 students in total.

How do schools in 20723 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 20723 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 20723 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20723?

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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