Best Schools in 20850, MD
20850, MD has 34 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 20 elementary) serving 25,404 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 20850 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20850, MD
The top high schools in 20850, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winston Churchill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2234 Students
2. Thomas S. Wootton High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
3. Rockville High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1516 Students
4. Richard Montgomery High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2390 Students
5. Gaithersburg High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2436 Students
6. John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 12 • 84 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20850, MD
The top middle schools in 20850, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herbert Hoover Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
2. Robert Frost Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
3. Cabin John Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
4. Julius West Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1325 Students
5. Earle B. Wood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
6. Gaithersburg Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
7. Forest Oak Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20850, MD
The top elementary schools in 20850, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Potomac Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
2. Travilah Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
3. Stone Mill Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
4. Ritchie Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
5. Fallsmead Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
6. Lakewood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
7. Beall Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
8. Maryvale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
9. Bayard Rustin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students
10. College Gardens Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20850, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20850, MD has a total population of 51,100 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20850, 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 20850, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20850, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20850, 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 20850, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20850, MD
How many schools are in 20850, MD?
20850, MD has 34 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 25,404 students in total.
How do schools in 20850 perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in 20850 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 20850 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20850?
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: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations