Best High Schools in 20886, MD

High schools
3
Students
5,837
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 20886, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

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 20886, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
3,956
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 20886, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 20886, MD

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,560
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 20886, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Stedwick 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 • 501 Students

6. Watkins Mill Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

7. 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

8. Georgetown Hill Early School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Georgetown Hill Early School • Private • Grades KG - 1 • 77 Students

9. Village Montessori School, Llc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Village Montessori School, Llc • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 70 Students

10. Mother Of God School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mother Of God School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 240 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 20886, MD

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

Community Factors

20886, MD has a total population of 36,191 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 20886, MD

14,353

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20886, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20886, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20886, MD.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,005 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 20886, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 20886, MD

How many schools are in 20886, MD?

20886, MD has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,353 students in total.

How do schools in 20886 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 20886 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 20886 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20886?

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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