Best High Schools in 21659, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,263
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mardela Middle & High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 691 Students

2. North Dorchester High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21659, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
415
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Dorchester Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21659, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,246
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Warwick Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students

2. Vienna Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students

3. Northwestern Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

4. Hurlock Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21659, MD

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

Community Factors

21659, MD has a total population of 1,550 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21659, MD

2,924

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21659, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21659, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21659, MD.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,138 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21659, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21659, MD

How many schools are in 21659, MD?

21659, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,924 students in total.

How do schools in 21659 perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in 21659 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 21659 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21659?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 21659, MD

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  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
19931, DE

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21837, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
21869, MD

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
19973, DE

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21664, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21631, MD

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21835, MD

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations