Best High Schools in 21218, MD

High schools
6
Students
6,542
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

3. Baltimore Design School

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 496 Students

4. Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 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. The Reach! Partnership School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21218, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
664
Avg actual
13%
Avg projected
8%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 325 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 21218, MD

Elementary schools
14
Students
6,424
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
15%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Northwood Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students

3. Barclay Elementary/middle

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 435 Students

4. Harford Heights Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students

5. Margaret Brent Elementary/middle

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 248 Students

6. Montebello Elementary/middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 468 Students

7. 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

8. Waverly Elementary/middle

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students

9. Abbottston Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

10. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 21218, MD

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

Community Factors

21218, MD has a total population of 46,347 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21218, MD

13,880

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

46%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21218, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

32.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

11.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21218, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21218, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,982 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21218, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21218, MD

How many schools are in 21218, MD?

21218, MD has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 13,880 students in total.

How do schools in 21218 perform on state tests?

On average, 24 schools in 21218 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 21218 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21218?

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: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21213, MD

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21210, MD

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21202, MD

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21217, MD

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 12%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21287, MD

  • Actual: 12%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21205, MD

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 12%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21201, MD

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
21239, MD

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