Best High Schools in 21704, MD

High schools
4
Students
7,241
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Urbana High

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students

2. Oakdale High

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1622 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. Gov. Thomas Johnson High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 21704, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
4,278
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Urbana Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students

2. Oakdale Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

B

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. 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

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 21704, MD

Elementary schools
7
Students
4,944
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Centerville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students

2. Urbana Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Sugarloaf Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 828 Students

4. Oakdale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1028 Students

5. Spring Ridge Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

6. 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

7. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 21704, MD

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

Community Factors

21704, MD has a total population of 18,641 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21704, MD

16,738

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21704, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21704, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21704, MD.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,609 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

92 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21704, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21704, MD

How many schools are in 21704, MD?

21704, MD has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 16,738 students in total.

How do schools in 21704 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 21704 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 21704 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21704?

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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