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Best Schools in 20905, MD
20905, MD has 16 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 14,395 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 20905 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20905, MD
The top high schools in 20905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1721 Students
2. James Hubert Blake High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1784 Students
3. Springbrook High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
4. Paint Branch High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20905, MD
The top middle schools in 20905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William H. Farquhar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
2. Briggs Chaney Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
3. White Oak Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 852 Students
4. Benjamin Banneker Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
5. Francis Scott Key Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20905, MD
The top elementary schools in 20905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
2. Westover Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
3. Sherwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
4. Stonegate Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
5. Cloverly Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
6. Fairland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20905, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20905, MD has a total population of 17,567 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20905, 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 20905, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20905, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20905, 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 20905, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20905, MD
How many schools are in 20905, MD?
20905, MD has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 14,395 students in total.
How do schools in 20905 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 20905 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 20905 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20905?
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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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations