Best High Schools in 20877, MD

High schools
4
Students
7,991
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 20877, 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. Col. Zadok Magruder High

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students

3. Watkins Mill High

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1715 Students

4. Gaithersburg High

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2436 Students

Best Middle Schools in 20877, MD

Middle schools
7
Students
5,493
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20877, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Redland Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students

3. Shady Grove Middle

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students

4. 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

5. Gaithersburg Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students

6. Forest Oak Middle

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students

7. Montgomery Village Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 20877, MD

Elementary schools
13
Students
6,960
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20877, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rachel Carson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 698 Students

2. Mill Creek Towne Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students

3. Sequoyah Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students

4. Rosemont Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students

5. Washington Grove Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students

6. Judith A. Resnik Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

7. Whetstone Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students

8. Harriet R. Tubman Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students

9. Flower Hill Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

10. South Lake Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 797 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20877, MD

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

Community Factors

20877, MD has a total population of 38,334 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20877, MD

20,866

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

76%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20877, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

17.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20877, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20877, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,001 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20877, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20877, MD

How many schools are in 20877, MD?

20877, MD has 27 public schools: 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 20,866 students in total.

How do schools in 20877 perform on state tests?

On average, 27 schools in 20877 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 20877 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20877?

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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