Best High Schools in 21757, MD

High schools
2
Students
2,157
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21757, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walkersville High

B

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

2. Francis Scott Key High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21757, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,478
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21757, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Northwest Middle

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21757, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,227
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21757, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Midway/woodsboro Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students

2. Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students

3. Taneytown Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21757, MD

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

Community Factors

21757, MD has a total population of 3,014 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21757, MD

4,885

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21757, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.04 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21757, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21757, MD.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,215 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21757, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21757, MD

How many schools are in 21757, MD?

21757, MD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,885 students in total.

How do schools in 21757 perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in 21757 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 21757 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21757?

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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  • Projected: 34%
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  • Projected: 35%
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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations