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Best Schools in 20912, MD
20912, MD has 14 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,858 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 20912 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20912, MD
The top high schools in 20912, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montgomery Blair High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3204 Students
2. High Point High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3003 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20912, MD
The top middle schools in 20912, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Takoma Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students
2. Silver Spring International Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
3. Nicholas Orem Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20912, MD
The top elementary schools in 20912, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piney Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 599 Students
2. East Silver Spring Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
3. Rolling Terrace Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students
4. Ridgecrest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
5. Carole Highlands Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
6. Takoma Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 579 Students
7. Takoma Academy Preparatory School
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Projected Test Scores
Takoma Academy Preparatory School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20912, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20912, MD has a total population of 26,514 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20912, 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 20912, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20912, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20912, 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 20912, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20912, MD
How many schools are in 20912, MD?
20912, MD has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,858 students in total.
How do schools in 20912 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 20912 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 20912 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20912?
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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- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations