Best High Schools in 21212, MD

High schools
5
Students
5,914
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

3. Baltimore City College

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students

4. Reginald F. Lewis High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 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

Best Middle Schools in 21212, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,412
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21212, 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. Stadium School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21212, MD

Elementary schools
12
Students
6,189
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rodgers Forge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students

2. 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

3. Stoneleigh Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students

4. 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

5. Tunbridge Public Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 479 Students

6. Leith Walk Elementary/middle

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 967 Students

7. Govans Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 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. Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 765 Students

10. Govans Presbyterian Preschool

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Govans Presbyterian Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 80 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21212, MD

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

Community Factors

21212, MD has a total population of 31,951 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21212, MD

13,538

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

57%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21212, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

24.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21212, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21212, MD.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,865 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21212, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21212, MD

How many schools are in 21212, MD?

21212, MD has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,538 students in total.

How do schools in 21212 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 21212 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 21212 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21212?

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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