Best High Schools in 21778, MD

High schools
2
Students
1,997
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 21778, 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. Catoctin High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21778, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,387
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21778, 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. Thurmont Middle

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21778, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,077
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21778, 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. Emmitsburg Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 216 Students

3. Thurmont Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students

4. Thurmont Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21778, MD

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

Community Factors

21778, MD has a total population of 1,119 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21778, MD

4,461

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21778, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21778, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21778, MD.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

935 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21778, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21778, MD

How many schools are in 21778, MD?

21778, MD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,461 students in total.

How do schools in 21778 perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in 21778 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 21778 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21778?

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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