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Best Schools in 20879, MD
20879, MD has 24 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 11 elementary) serving 23,136 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 20879 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20879, MD
The top high schools in 20879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quince Orchard High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2154 Students
2. Col. Zadok Magruder High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
3. Clarksburg High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2251 Students
4. Watkins Mill High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1715 Students
5. Gaithersburg High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2436 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20879, MD
The top middle schools in 20879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakelands Park Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1042 Students
2. Rocky Hill Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1058 Students
3. Redland Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
4. Shady Grove Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
5. Neelsville Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
6. Gaithersburg Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
7. Forest Oak Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
8. Montgomery Village Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20879, MD
The top elementary schools in 20879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fox Chapel Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
2. Laytonsville Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
3. Goshen Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
4. Strawberry Knoll Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
5. Brown Station Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
6. Judith A. Resnik Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
7. Whetstone Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
8. Stedwick Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
9. Flower Hill Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
10. Watkins Mill Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 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
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 20879, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 20879, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20879, MD
How many schools are in 20879, MD?
20879, MD has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 23,136 students in total.
How do schools in 20879 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 20879 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 20879 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20879?
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: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations