Best High Schools in Ballenger Creek, MD

High schools
4
Students
7,130
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oakdale High

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1622 Students

2. Tuscarora High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students

3. Gov. Thomas Johnson High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students

4. Frederick High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1829 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Ballenger Creek, MD

Middle schools
4
Students
3,150
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oakdale Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1057 Students

2. Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students

3. Ballenger Creek Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students

4. Crestwood Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Ballenger Creek, MD

Elementary schools
9
Students
5,833
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oakdale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1028 Students

2. Spring Ridge Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students

3. Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 314 Students

4. Carroll Manor Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students

5. Tuscarora Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 781 Students

6. Ballenger Creek Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Orchard Grove Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students

8. Lincoln Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students

9. Butterfly Ridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Ballenger Creek, MD

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

Community Factors

Ballenger Creek, MD has a total population of 26,157 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ballenger Creek, MD

16,205

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ballenger Creek, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ballenger Creek, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,026 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Ballenger Creek, MD

How many schools are in Ballenger Creek, MD?

Ballenger Creek, MD has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 16,205 students in total.

How do schools in Ballenger Creek perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Ballenger Creek score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Ballenger Creek exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ballenger Creek?

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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