Best High Schools in 21228, MD

High schools
6
Students
5,505
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 21228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Western School Of Technology

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students

2. Catonsville High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students

3. Woodlawn High

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1815 Students

4. Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students

5. Frederick Douglass High

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students

6. Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21228, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
2,514
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Catonsville Middle

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students

2. Arbutus Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students

3. Southwest Academy

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21228, MD

Elementary schools
14
Students
5,950
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hillcrest Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students

2. Westchester Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students

3. Catonsville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students

4. Woodbridge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

5. Relay Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students

6. Westowne Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students

7. North Bend Elementary/middle

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 439 Students

8. Johnnycake Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

9. Edmondson Heights Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

10. Apple Ridge Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Apple Ridge Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 24 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21228, MD

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

Community Factors

21228, MD has a total population of 49,487 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21228, MD

14,454

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21228, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21228, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21228, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,627 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21228, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21228, MD

How many schools are in 21228, MD?

21228, MD has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,454 students in total.

How do schools in 21228 perform on state tests?

On average, 24 schools in 21228 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 21228 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21228?

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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