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Best Schools in 20902, MD
20902, MD has 31 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 20 elementary) serving 20,734 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 20902 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20902, MD
The top high schools in 20902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheaton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2599 Students
2. Northwood High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1795 Students
3. Albert Einstein High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2012 Students
4. John F. Kennedy High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1827 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20902, MD
The top middle schools in 20902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Spring International Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
2. Newport Mill Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
3. Sligo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
4. A. Mario Loiederman Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
5. Odessa Shannon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20902, MD
The top elementary schools in 20902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Knolls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
2. Oakland Terrace Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
3. Flora M. Singer Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
4. Highland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
5. Rock View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students
6. Glenallan Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
7. Glen Haven Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
8. Viers Mill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
9. Weller Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
10. Arcola Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20902, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20902, MD has a total population of 52,804 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20902, 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 20902, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20902, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20902, 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 20902, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20902, MD
How many schools are in 20902, MD?
20902, MD has 31 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 20,734 students in total.
How do schools in 20902 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 20902 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 20902 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20902?
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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