Best High Schools in 21869, MD

High schools
4
Students
2,644
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 21869, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mardela Middle & High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 691 Students

2. North Dorchester High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students

3. Washington Academy And High School

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 597 Students

4. Cambridge-south Dorchester High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 21869, MD

Middle schools
3
Students
1,292
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 21869, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Dorchester Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

2. Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 396 Students

3. Mace's Lane Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21869, MD

Elementary schools
7
Students
1,767
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21869, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South Dorchester School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students

2. Warwick Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students

3. Vienna Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students

4. Northwestern Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

5. Deal Island School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Somerset County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students

6. Maple Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students

7. Westside Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 192 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21869, MD

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

Community Factors

21869, MD has a total population of 1,000 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21869, MD

5,703

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21869, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21869, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21869, MD.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

903 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21869, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21869, MD

How many schools are in 21869, MD?

21869, MD has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,703 students in total.

How do schools in 21869 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 21869 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 21869 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21869?

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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