Best Schools in 21840, MD
21840, MD has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,840 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 21840 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 21840, MD
The top high schools in 21840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James M. Bennett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
2. Washington Academy And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 597 Students
Best Middle Schools in 21840, MD
The top middle schools in 21840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salisbury Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
2. Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 21840, MD
The top elementary schools in 21840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 343 Students
2. Deal Island School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
3. Westside Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 192 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 21840, MD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
21840, MD has a total population of 371 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 21840, MD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21840, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21840, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21840, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 21840, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 21840, MD
How many schools are in 21840, MD?
21840, MD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,840 students in total.
How do schools in 21840 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 21840 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 21840 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21840?
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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