Best High Schools in 21770, MD

High schools
2
Students
3,512
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
65%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 21770, 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. Linganore High

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21770, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,428
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21770, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Windsor Knolls Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students

2. New Market Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21770, MD

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,864
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21770, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Green Valley Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 785 Students

2. Twin Ridge Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Kemptown Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21770, MD

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

Community Factors

21770, MD has a total population of 7,616 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21770, MD

6,804

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21770, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

6.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21770, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21770, MD.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,437 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21770, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21770, MD

How many schools are in 21770, MD?

21770, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,804 students in total.

How do schools in 21770 perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in 21770 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 21770 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21770?

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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