Best Schools in 21502, MD

Schools

Students

8,165

Avg actual scores

39%

Avg projected

32%

21502, MD has 22 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 8,165 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 21502 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

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Best High Schools in 21502, MD

High schools

Students

2,401

Avg actual

34%

Avg projected

39%

Impact

meet expectations

The top high schools in 21502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Allegany High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students

2. Mountain Ridge High School

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students

3. Fort Hill High

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

4. Center For Career & Technical Education

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 289 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21502, MD

Middle schools

Students

1,611

Avg actual

37%

Avg projected

30%

Impact

exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Braddock Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students

2. Mount Savage Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

3. Washington Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21502, MD

Elementary schools

Students

3,239

Avg actual

40%

Avg projected

29%

Impact

greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Allegany County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21502, MD

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

Community Factors

21502, MD has a total population of 41,178 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21502, MD

8,165

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21502, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

24.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21502, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21502, MD.

ISP Report Card

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

997 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21502, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21502, MD

How many schools are in 21502, MD?

21502, MD has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 8,165 students in total.

How do schools in 21502 perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in 21502 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 21502 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21502?

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: 50%
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Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 41%
Projected: 35%
Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 30%
Projected: 38%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Actual: 41%
Projected: 34%
Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 46%
Projected: 42%
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