Best High Schools in 20874, MD

High schools
3
Students
6,877
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 20874, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Quince Orchard High

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2154 Students

2. Seneca Valley High

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students

3. Northwest High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2484 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20874, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
4,564
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20874, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kingsview Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 960 Students

2. Lakelands Park Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1042 Students

3. Roberto W. Clemente Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 857 Students

4. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students

5. Neelsville Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20874, MD

Elementary schools
16
Students
7,365
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20874, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students

2. William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students

3. Darnestown Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students

4. Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 729 Students

5. Germantown Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students

6. Great Seneca Creek Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students

7. Brown Station Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students

8. Waters Landing Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 753 Students

9. Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

10. S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20874, MD

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

Community Factors

20874, MD has a total population of 62,908 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20874, MD

18,872

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20874, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20874, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20874, MD.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,016 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20874, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20874, MD

How many schools are in 20874, MD?

20874, MD has 25 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 18,872 students in total.

How do schools in 20874 perform on state tests?

On average, 25 schools in 20874 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 20874 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20874?

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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