Best High Schools in 21045, MD

High schools
5
Students
7,664
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Howard High

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students

2. 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

3. Long Reach High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students

4. Oakland Mills High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students

5. 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 21045, MD

Middle schools
7
Students
4,369
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ellicott Mills Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

2. Dunloggin Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

3. Bonnie Branch Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students

4. 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

5. Mayfield Woods Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students

6. Oakland Mills Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students

7. Lake Elkhorn Middle

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21045, MD

Elementary schools
11
Students
4,635
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Waterloo Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students

2. Stevens Forest Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students

3. Jeffers Hill Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students

4. Thunder Hill Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students

5. Phelps Luck Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students

6. Talbott Springs Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students

7. Deep Run Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 723 Students

8. Cradlerock Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

9. 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

10. Julia Brown School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Julia Brown School • Private • Grades KG - 2 • 21 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21045, MD

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

Community Factors

21045, MD has a total population of 39,298 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21045, MD

16,668

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21045, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

21.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21045, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21045, MD.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,772 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21045, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21045, MD

How many schools are in 21045, MD?

21045, MD has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 16,668 students in total.

How do schools in 21045 perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in 21045 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 21045 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21045?

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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