Best High Schools in 20814, MD

High schools
3
Students
7,295
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
74%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 20814, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walt Whitman High

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students

2. Walter Johnson High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2942 Students

3. Bethesda-chevy Chase High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2335 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20814, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
5,074
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 20814, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thomas W. Pyle Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students

2. North Bethesda Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students

3. Westland Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students

4. Silver Creek Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students

5. Tilden Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20814, MD

Elementary schools
16
Students
6,769
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 20814, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bradley Hills Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

2. Chevy Chase Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students

3. Wyngate Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 715 Students

4. Kensington Parkwood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students

5. Somerset Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students

6. Bethesda Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students

7. North Chevy Chase Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 234 Students

8. Ashburton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students

9. Garrett Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 686 Students

10. Woodlin Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20814, MD

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

Community Factors

20814, MD has a total population of 32,404 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20814, MD

20,965

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20814, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

24.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20814, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20814, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,980 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20814, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20814, MD

How many schools are in 20814, MD?

20814, MD has 26 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 20,965 students in total.

How do schools in 20814 perform on state tests?

On average, 26 schools in 20814 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 20814 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20814?

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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