Best Schools in 20816, MD
20816, MD has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,509 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 20816 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20816, MD
The top high schools in 20816, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walt Whitman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
2. Bethesda-chevy Chase High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2335 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20816, MD
The top middle schools in 20816, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas W. Pyle Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students
2. Westland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20816, MD
The top elementary schools in 20816, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bannockburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
2. Wood Acres Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
3. Westbrook Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
4. Little Flower School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Flower School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20816, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20816, MD has a total population of 16,789 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 90% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20816, 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 20816, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20816, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20816, 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 20816, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20816, MD
How many schools are in 20816, MD?
20816, MD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,509 students in total.
How do schools in 20816 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 20816 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 20816 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20816?
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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