Best High Schools in 21842, MD

High schools
1
Students
1,431
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 21842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Stephen Decatur High

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21842, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,337
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 21842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Stephen Decatur Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 697 Students

2. Berlin Intermediate

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 640 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21842, MD

Elementary schools
1
Students
521
Avg actual
79%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 21842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ocean City Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Worcester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21842, MD

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

Community Factors

21842, MD has a total population of 10,923 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21842, MD

3,488

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21842, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

52.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

43.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21842, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21842, MD.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,818 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21842, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21842, MD

How many schools are in 21842, MD?

21842, MD has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 3,488 students in total.

How do schools in 21842 perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in 21842 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 21842 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21842?

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: 29%
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