Best Schools in 20794, MD
20794, MD has 14 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 12,603 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 20794 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20794, MD
The top high schools in 20794, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hammond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students
2. Oakland Mills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
3. Meade High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2330 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20794, MD
The top middle schools in 20794, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patuxent Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
2. Lake Elkhorn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
3. Thomas Viaduct
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
4. Macarthur Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students
5. Meade Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 788 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20794, MD
The top elementary schools in 20794, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pershing Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
2. Guilford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
3. Jessup Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
4. Cradlerock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
5. Bollman Bridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
6. Hanover Hills
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 864 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20794, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20794, MD has a total population of 16,835 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20794, 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 20794, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20794, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20794, 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 20794, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20794, MD
How many schools are in 20794, MD?
20794, MD has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 12,603 students in total.
How do schools in 20794 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 20794 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 20794 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20794?
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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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
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