Best High Schools in 20879, MD

20879, MD has 4 high schools with 8,088 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 20879 score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 20879 meet expectations.

1. Clarksburg High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2251 Students

2. Col. Zadok Magruder High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Watkins Mill High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Gaithersburg High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 20879, MD

20879, MD has 6 middle schools with 4,451 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 20879 score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 20879 don't meet expectations.

1. Shady Grove Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Redland Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

3. Gaithersburg Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

4. Neelsville Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5. Forest Oak Middle

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

6. Montgomery Village Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 20879, MD

20879, MD has 9 elementary schools with 4,929 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 20879 score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 20879 don't meet expectations.

1. Fox Chapel Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students

2. Laytonsville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students

3. Judith A. Resnik Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Strawberry Knoll Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students

5. Goshen Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students

6. Flower Hill Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

7. Watkins Mill Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students

8. Stedwick Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students

9. Whetstone Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in 20879, MD

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

Community Factors

20879, MD has a total population of 25,028 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20879, MD

17,468

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20879, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

11.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20879, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20879, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20879, MD Internet Health Assessment.

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