Best Schools in 21009, MD
21009, MD has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,058 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 21009 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21009, MD
The top high schools in 21009, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bel Air High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1489 Students
2. Patterson Mill High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
3. Aberdeen High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1495 Students
4. Edgewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21009, MD
The top middle schools in 21009, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bel Air Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1138 Students
2. Patterson Mill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
3. Aberdeen Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1082 Students
4. Edgewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21009, MD
The top elementary schools in 21009, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homestead/wakefield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1057 Students
2. Ring Factory Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
3. Emmorton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
4. William S. James Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students
5. Abingdon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
6. Church Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 725 Students
7. Old Post Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21009, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21009, MD has a total population of 31,627 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21009, 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 21009, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21009, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21009, 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 21009, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21009, MD
How many schools are in 21009, MD?
21009, MD has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,058 students in total.
How do schools in 21009 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 21009 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 21009 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21009?
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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