Best Schools in 20854, MD
20854, MD has 36 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 27,764 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 20854 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20854, MD
The top high schools in 20854, 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. Winston Churchill High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2234 Students
3. Thomas S. Wootton High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
4. Richard Montgomery High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2390 Students
5. Northwest High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2484 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20854, MD
The top middle schools in 20854, 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. Herbert Hoover Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
3. Robert Frost Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
4. Cabin John Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
5. Julius West Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1325 Students
6. Lakelands Park Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1042 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20854, MD
The top elementary schools in 20854, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cold Spring Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
2. Wayside Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
3. Carderock Springs Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
4. Seven Locks Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
5. Potomac Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
6. Beverly Farms Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 583 Students
7. Travilah Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
8. Bells Mill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
9. Ritchie Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
10. Fallsmead Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20854, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20854, MD has a total population of 50,656 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20854, 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 20854, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20854, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20854, 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 20854, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20854, MD
How many schools are in 20854, MD?
20854, MD has 36 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 27,764 students in total.
How do schools in 20854 perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in 20854 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 20854 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20854?
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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