Best High Schools in 21771, MD

High schools
4
Students
5,246
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
67%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 21771, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Glenelg High

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 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

3. South Carroll High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students

4. Damascus High

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21771, MD

Middle schools
5
Students
3,467
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21771, 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. Glenwood Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students

3. 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

4. Mount Airy Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

5. John T. Baker Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21771, MD

Elementary schools
11
Students
5,098
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21771, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New Market Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. Lisbon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students

5. 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

6. Winfield Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

7. Mount Airy Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 479 Students

8. Liberty Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students

9. Damascus Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students

10. Little Travelers Daycare & Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Little Travelers Daycare & Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 12 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21771, MD

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

Community Factors

21771, MD has a total population of 30,391 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21771, MD

14,362

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21771, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.27 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21771, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21771, MD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,728 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21771, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21771, MD

How many schools are in 21771, MD?

21771, MD has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,362 students in total.

How do schools in 21771 perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in 21771 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 21771 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21771?

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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