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Best Schools in 20901, MD
20901, MD has 28 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 21,237 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 20901 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20901, MD
The top high schools in 20901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1795 Students
2. James Hubert Blake High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students
3. Montgomery Blair High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3204 Students
4. Albert Einstein High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2012 Students
5. Springbrook High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20901, MD
The top middle schools in 20901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastern Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
2. Silver Spring International Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
3. Sligo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
4. Francis Scott Key Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20901, MD
The top elementary schools in 20901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sligo Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 649 Students
2. Forest Knolls Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
3. Pine Crest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 468 Students
4. Oak View Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 415 Students
5. Highland View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
6. Flora M. Singer Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
7. Burnt Mills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students
8. Cresthaven Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 472 Students
9. Rolling Terrace Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students
10. St Bernadette School
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Projected Test Scores
St Bernadette School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20901, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20901, MD has a total population of 36,619 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20901, 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 20901, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20901, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20901, 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 20901, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20901, MD
How many schools are in 20901, MD?
20901, MD has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 21,237 students in total.
How do schools in 20901 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 20901 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 20901 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20901?
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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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