Best High Schools in 21040, MD

High schools
2
Students
2,248
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Edgewood High

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students

2. Joppatowne High

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 833 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21040, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,729
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
22%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Edgewood Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students

2. Magnolia Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21040, MD

Elementary schools
6
Students
3,410
Avg actual
21%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Riverside Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students

2. Edgewood Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

3. Old Post Road Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students

4. Deerfield Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 728 Students

5. Joppatowne Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students

6. Magnolia Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Harford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21040, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

21040, MD has a total population of 25,138 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21040, MD

7,387

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21040, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

24.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21040, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21040, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,808 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21040, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21040, MD

How many schools are in 21040, MD?

21040, MD has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,387 students in total.

How do schools in 21040 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 21040 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 21040 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21040?

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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