Best High Schools in 20759, MD

High schools
3
Students
4,728
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 20759, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. River Hill High

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students

2. 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

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

Best Middle Schools in 20759, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,292
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 20759, 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

Best Elementary Schools in 20759, MD

Elementary schools
2
Students
1,691
Avg actual
68%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 20759, 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 20759, MD

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

Community Factors

20759, MD has a total population of 7,248 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20759, MD

7,835

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20759, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20759, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20759, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,609 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

97 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20759, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20759, MD

How many schools are in 20759, MD?

20759, MD has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 7,835 students in total.

How do schools in 20759 perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in 20759 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 20759 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20759?

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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