Best High Schools in 21221, MD

High schools
5
Students
6,728
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 21221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Eastern Technical High School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Sparrows Point High

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students

3. Kenwood High

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1908 Students

4. Chesapeake High

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students

5. Overlea High

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21221, MD

Middle schools
4
Students
3,129
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sparrows Point Middle

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students

2. Deep Creek Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students

3. Middle River Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students

4. Stemmers Run Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21221, MD

Elementary schools
11
Students
4,476
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Edgemere Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

2. Orems Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students

3. Middleborough Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students

4. Sandalwood Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

5. Red House Run Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students

6. Essex Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

7. Mars Estates Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students

8. Seneca Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

9. Sussex Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students

10. Middlesex Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21221, MD

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

Community Factors

21221, MD has a total population of 43,381 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21221, MD

14,882

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21221, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

41.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21221, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21221, MD.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21221, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21221, MD

How many schools are in 21221, MD?

21221, MD has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,882 students in total.

How do schools in 21221 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 21221 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 21221 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21221?

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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