Best High Schools in 21209, MD

High schools
6
Students
7,116
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1555 Students

2. Towson High

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1676 Students

3. Western High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students

4. Pikesville High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students

5. Academy For College And Career Exploration

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 902 Students

6. Forest Park High

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21209, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
2,040
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dumbarton Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students

2. Pikesville Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21209, MD

Elementary schools
11
Students
6,040
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Towson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students

2. Medfield Heights Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

3. Roland Park Elementary/middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1365 Students

4. Summit Park Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students

5. Wellwood International School

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 462 Students

6. The Mount Washington School

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students

7. Cross Country Elementary/middle

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students

8. Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 642 Students

9. Park Heights Academy

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students

10. Pimlico Elementary/middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 741 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21209, MD

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

Community Factors

21209, MD has a total population of 29,187 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21209, MD

15,196

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

63%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21209, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

19.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21209, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21209, MD.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,995 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21209, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21209, MD

How many schools are in 21209, MD?

21209, MD has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,196 students in total.

How do schools in 21209 perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in 21209 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 21209 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21209?

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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  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21208, MD

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21212, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21153, MD

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21211, MD

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21204, MD

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
21207, MD

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21216, MD

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21239, MD

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations