Best Schools in 20866, MD

Schools

Students

11,949

Avg actual scores

40%

Avg projected

39%

20866, MD has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,949 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 20866 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

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Best High Schools in 20866, MD

High schools

Students

5,756

Avg actual

42%

Avg projected

51%

Impact

don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 20866, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Reservoir High

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students

2. James Hubert Blake High

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students

3. Paint Branch High

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20866, MD

Middle schools

Students

2,962

Avg actual

42%

Avg projected

35%

Impact

exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 20866, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lime Kiln Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

2. William H. Farquhar Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students

3. Briggs Chaney Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students

4. Benjamin Banneker Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20866, MD

Elementary schools

Students

3,224

Avg actual

37%

Avg projected

34%

Impact

meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20866, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fulton Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 879 Students

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

20866, MD has a total population of 14,533 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20866, MD

11,949

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20866, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

17.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20866, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20866, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,989 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20866, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20866, MD

How many schools are in 20866, MD?

20866, MD has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,949 students in total.

How do schools in 20866 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 20866 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 20866 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20866?

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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