Best Schools in 20855, MD
20855, MD has 15 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 15,212 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 20855 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20855, MD
The top high schools in 20855, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1516 Students
2. Col. Zadok Magruder High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
3. Richard Montgomery High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2390 Students
4. Gaithersburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2436 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20855, MD
The top middle schools in 20855, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Julius West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1325 Students
2. Earle B. Wood Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
3. Redland Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
4. Shady Grove Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
5. Forest Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20855, MD
The top elementary schools in 20855, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maryvale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
2. Candlewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
3. College Gardens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
4. Mill Creek Towne Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
5. Sequoyah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
6. Washington Grove Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20855, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20855, MD has a total population of 17,003 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20855, 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 20855, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20855, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20855, 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 20855, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20855, MD
How many schools are in 20855, MD?
20855, MD has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 15,212 students in total.
How do schools in 20855 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 20855 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 20855 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20855?
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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