Best Schools in 21702, MD

Schools

Students

19,610

Avg actual scores

40%

Avg projected

33%

21702, MD has 30 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 19,610 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 21702 greatly 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 21702, MD

High schools

Students

6,930

Avg actual

36%

Avg projected

47%

Impact

don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21702, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Middletown High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students

2. Walkersville High

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3. Catoctin High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Gov. Thomas Johnson High

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5. Frederick High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

6. Heather Ridge

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 45 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21702, MD

Middle schools

Students

5,176

Avg actual

37%

Avg projected

28%

Impact

exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21702, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Middletown Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

2. Walkersville Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Monocacy Middle

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

5. West Frederick Middle

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

6. Thurmont Middle

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

7. Crestwood Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 21702, MD

Elementary schools

Students

7,504

Avg actual

43%

Avg projected

29%

Impact

greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21702, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Wolfsville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students

2. Myersville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students

3. Parkway Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Yellow Springs Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students

5. North Frederick Elementary

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

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

Community Factors

21702, MD has a total population of 46,533 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21702, MD

19,610

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21702, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

17.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

14.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21702, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21702, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,075 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21702, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21702, MD

How many schools are in 21702, MD?

21702, MD has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 19,610 students in total.

How do schools in 21702 perform on state tests?

On average, 30 schools in 21702 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 21702 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21702?

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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