Best Schools in 21216, MD
21216, MD has 27 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 16 elementary) serving 11,603 students. On average they score 15% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in 21216 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21216, MD
The top high schools in 21216, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bard High School Early College
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
2. Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
3. Connexions: A Community Based Arts School
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 548 Students
4. Coppin Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
5. Academy For College And Career Exploration
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 902 Students
6. Carver Vocational-technical High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1020 Students
7. Frederick Douglass High
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students
8. Forest Park High
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21216, MD
The top middle schools in 21216, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Booker T. Washington Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students
2. Katherine Johnson Global Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 541 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21216, MD
The top elementary schools in 21216, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Empowerment Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 305 Students
2. Liberty Elementary
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
3. Kipp Harmony Academy
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1480 Students
4. Matthew A. Henson Elementary
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
5. Windsor Hills Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students
6. Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 642 Students
7. Dickey Hill Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students
8. Belmont Elementary
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
9. Rosemont Elementary/middle
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 258 Students
10. Edgewood Elementary
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Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 143 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21216, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21216, MD has a total population of 27,620 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21216, 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 21216, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21216, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21216, 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 21216, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21216, MD
How many schools are in 21216, MD?
21216, MD has 27 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 11,603 students in total.
How do schools in 21216 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 21216 score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in 21216 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21216?
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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- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 11%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations