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Best Schools in 20833, MD
20833, MD has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,838 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 20833 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20833, MD
The top high schools in 20833, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenelg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students
2. Sherwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1721 Students
3. Gaithersburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2436 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20833, MD
The top middle schools in 20833, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
2. Rosa M. Parks Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
3. William H. Farquhar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
4. Forest Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20833, MD
The top elementary schools in 20833, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bushy Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
2. Belmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students
3. Greenwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
4. Sherwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
5. Laytonsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20833, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20833, MD has a total population of 7,925 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20833, 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 20833, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20833, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20833, 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 20833, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20833, MD
How many schools are in 20833, MD?
20833, MD has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,838 students in total.
How do schools in 20833 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 20833 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 20833 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20833?
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: 49%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations