Best High Schools in 21044, MD

High schools
4
Students
5,624
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
65%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21044, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. River Hill High

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students

2. Centennial High

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1392 Students

3. Atholton High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students

4. Wilde Lake High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21044, MD

Middle schools
4
Students
2,563
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21044, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clarksville Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 649 Students

2. Burleigh Manor Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students

3. Wilde Lake Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students

4. Harpers Choice Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21044, MD

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,512
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21044, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pointers Run Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 812 Students

2. Clarksville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students

3. Centennial Lane Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 698 Students

4. Clemens Crossing Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students

5. Swansfield Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students

6. Bryant Woods Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

7. Longfellow Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students

8. Running Brook Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students

9. Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 15 Students

10. Columbia Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Columbia Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 33 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21044, MD

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

Community Factors

21044, MD has a total population of 44,284 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21044, MD

12,956

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21044, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21044, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21044, MD.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,870 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21044, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21044, MD

How many schools are in 21044, MD?

21044, MD has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,956 students in total.

How do schools in 21044 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 21044 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 21044 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21044?

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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