Best High Schools in 21703, MD

High schools
4
Students
5,505
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21703, 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. Brunswick High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 862 Students

3. Tuscarora High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. 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

Best Middle Schools in 21703, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
3,775
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21703, 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. Brunswick Middle

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students

3. Ballenger Creek Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. West Frederick Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

5. 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 21703, MD

Elementary schools
13
Students
6,266
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21703, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Middletown Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 441 Students

2. Valley Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students

3. Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 314 Students

4. Carroll Manor Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students

5. Tuscarora Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 781 Students

6. Ballenger Creek Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students

7. Orchard Grove Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students

8. Lincoln Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students

9. Butterfly Ridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

10. Hillcrest Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21703, MD

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

Community Factors

21703, MD has a total population of 41,120 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21703, MD

15,800

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21703, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21703, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21703, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,414 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21703, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21703, MD

How many schools are in 21703, MD?

21703, MD has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,800 students in total.

How do schools in 21703 perform on state tests?

On average, 26 schools in 21703 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 21703 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21703?

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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21710, MD

  • Actual: 52%
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21704, MD

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
21755, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 42%
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  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 44%
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  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations