Best Schools in 21701, MD

21701, MD has a total of 32 schools including 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 23,483 students attend 21701, MD schools. On average, schools in 21701 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 21701 don't meet expectations.

Best High Schools in 21701, MD

21701, MD has 7 high schools with 10,699 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 21701 score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 21701 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Linganore High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students

2. Oakdale High

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1622 Students

3. Walkersville High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1213 Students

4. Catoctin High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

5. Tuscarora High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students

6. Gov. Thomas Johnson High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students

7. Frederick High

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1829 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21701, MD

21701, MD has 8 middle schools with 6,118 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 21701 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 21701 underperform expectations.

1. Oakdale Middle

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1057 Students

2. New Market Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

3. Walkersville Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students

4. Thurmont Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

5. Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students

6. West Frederick Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students

7. Crestwood Middle

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

8. Monocacy Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21701, MD

21701, MD has 16 elementary schools with 6,666 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 21701 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 21701 don't meet expectations.

1. Oakdale Elementary

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1028 Students

2. New Market Elementary

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students

3. Frederick Classical Charter

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 375 Students

4. Monocacy Valley Montessori

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 298 Students

5. Glade Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students

6. Parkway Elementary

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students

7. Spring Ridge Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students

8. North Frederick Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

9. Walkersville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students

10. Liberty Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21701, MD

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

Community Factors

21701, MD has a total population of 39,977 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21701, MD

23,483

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21701, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

26.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

22.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21701, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21701, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,310 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21701, MD Internet Health Assessment.

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Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 49%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 56%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 40%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 61%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 48%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 44%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations