Best High Schools in 20882, MD

High schools
3
Students
5,571
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 20882, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sherwood High

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1721 Students

2. Damascus High

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students

3. 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 20882, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
4,433
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20882, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hallie Wells Middle

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 963 Students

2. Rosa M. Parks Middle

A

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students

3. John T. Baker Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

4. 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

5. 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

Best Elementary Schools in 20882, MD

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,551
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 20882, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Greenwood Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students

2. Cedar Grove Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students

3. Woodfield Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students

4. Clearspring Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students

5. Lois P. Rockwell Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

6. Laytonsville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

7. Damascus Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students

8. Goshen Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in 20882, MD

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

Community Factors

20882, MD has a total population of 14,453 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20882, MD

13,555

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20882, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20882, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20882, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,961 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20882, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20882, MD

How many schools are in 20882, MD?

20882, MD has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,555 students in total.

How do schools in 20882 perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in 20882 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 20882 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20882?

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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