Best Schools in 21742, MD

21742, MD has a total of 18 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 9,829 students attend 21742, MD schools. On average, schools in 21742 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 21742 don't meet expectations.

Best High Schools in 21742, MD

21742, MD has 4 high schools with 2,156 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 21742 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 21742 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Barbara Ingram School For The Arts

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students

2. North Hagerstown High

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21742, MD

21742, MD has 5 middle schools with 3,719 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 21742 score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 21742 don't meet expectations.

1. Boonsboro Middle

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

2. Smithsburg Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

3. E. Russell Hicks Middle

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students

4. Northern Middle

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students

5. Western Heights Middle

SchoolGrade

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students

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

Community Factors

21742, MD has a total population of 33,287 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21742, MD

9,829

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21742, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

3.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

16.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21742, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21742, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,924 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21742, MD Internet Health Assessment.

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Actual Test Scores: 29%
Projected Test Scores: 33%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 41%
Projected Test Scores: 38%
Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 38%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 57%
Projected Test Scores: 57%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 41%
Projected Test Scores: 43%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 38%
Projected Test Scores: 39%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

21781, MD

Actual Test Scores: 38%
Projected Test Scores: 39%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 34%
Projected Test Scores: 39%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 65%
Projected Test Scores: 51%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 33%
Projected Test Scores: 36%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations