Best High Schools in 21046, MD

High schools
3
Students
4,155
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21046, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Hammond High

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students

3. 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

Best Middle Schools in 21046, MD

Middle schools
6
Students
3,670
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21046, 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. Hammond Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 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. 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

5. Patuxent Valley Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

6. 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 21046, MD

Elementary schools
11
Students
5,098
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21046, 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. Hammond Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students

3. Atholton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 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. 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

6. Guilford Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

7. 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

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. Bollman Bridge Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students

10. Columbia Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Columbia Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21046, MD

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

Community Factors

21046, MD has a total population of 16,046 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21046, MD

12,923

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21046, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

33.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

30.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21046, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21046, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,642 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21046, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21046, MD

How many schools are in 21046, MD?

21046, MD has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,923 students in total.

How do schools in 21046 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 21046 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 21046 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21046?

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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