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Best Schools in 20842, MD
20842, MD has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 13,511 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 20842 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20842, MD
The top high schools in 20842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Urbana High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
2. Poolesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
3. Clarksburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2251 Students
4. Tuscarora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20842, MD
The top middle schools in 20842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Urbana Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
2. John H. Poole Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
3. Ballenger Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
4. Rocky Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1058 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20842, MD
The top elementary schools in 20842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Urbana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
2. Poolesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
3. Monocacy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 167 Students
4. Clarksburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 778 Students
5. Carroll Manor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
6. Barnesville School Of Arts & Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville School Of Arts & Sciences • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20842, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20842, MD has a total population of 1,915 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20842, 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 20842, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20842, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20842, 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 20842, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20842, MD
How many schools are in 20842, MD?
20842, MD has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 13,511 students in total.
How do schools in 20842 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 20842 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 20842 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20842?
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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