Best Schools in 21205, MD
21205, MD has 14 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,841 students. On average they score 13% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in 21205 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21205, MD
The top high schools in 21205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul Laurence Dunbar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
2. National Academy Foundation
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 828 Students
3. The Reach! Partnership School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
4. Claremont School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21205, MD
The top middle schools in 21205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vanguard Collegiate Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21205, MD
The top elementary schools in 21205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Armistead Gardens Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 756 Students
2. Moravia Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
3. Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 642 Students
4. Tench Tilghman Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 359 Students
5. Fort Worthington Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 693 Students
6. William Paca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
7. Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 726 Students
8. Johnston Square Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
9. Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21205, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21205, MD has a total population of 14,530 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21205, 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 21205, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
17.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21205, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21205, 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 21205, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21205, MD
How many schools are in 21205, MD?
21205, MD has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,841 students in total.
How do schools in 21205 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 21205 score 13% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in 21205 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21205?
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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