Best Schools in 20779, MD
20779, MD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,663 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 20779 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20779, MD
The top high schools in 20779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
2. Southern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20779, MD
The top middle schools in 20779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windy Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calvert County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students
2. Southern Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20779, MD
The top elementary schools in 20779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
2. Traceys Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20779, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20779, MD has a total population of 1,287 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20779, 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 20779, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20779, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20779, 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 20779, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20779, MD
How many schools are in 20779, MD?
20779, MD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,663 students in total.
How do schools in 20779 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 20779 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 20779 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20779?
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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