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Best Schools in 20868, MD
20868, MD has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,870 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 20868 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20868, MD
The top high schools in 20868, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paint Branch High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20868, MD
The top middle schools in 20868, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Briggs Chaney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20868, MD
The top elementary schools in 20868, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloverly Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
2. Journey School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Journey School • Private • Grades 1 - 5 • 17 Students
3. Paint Branch Montessori School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paint Branch Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20868, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20868, MD has a total population of 671 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20868, 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 20868, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20868, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20868, 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 20868, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20868, MD
How many schools are in 20868, MD?
20868, MD has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,870 students in total.
How do schools in 20868 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 20868 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 20868 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20868?
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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations