Best Schools in Damascus, MD
Damascus, MD has a total of 9 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 7,956 students attend Damascus, MD schools. On average, schools in Damascus score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Damascus underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Damascus, MD
Damascus, MD has 2 high schools with 3,665 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Damascus score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Damascus exceed expectations.
1. Damascus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
2. Clarksburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2251 Students
Best Middle Schools in Damascus, MD
Damascus, MD has 2 middle schools with 1,883 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Damascus score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Damascus underperform expectations.
1. Rocky Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1058 Students
2. John T. Baker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Damascus, MD
Damascus, MD has 5 elementary schools with 2,408 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Damascus score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Damascus underperform expectations.
1. Clearspring Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
2. Little Bennett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
3. Woodfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
4. Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
5. Damascus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Damascus, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Damascus, MD has a total population of 13,438 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Damascus, 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 Damascus, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Damascus, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Damascus, 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 Damascus, MD Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 47%
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- Actual Test Scores: 37%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
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- Actual Test Scores: 48%
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- Actual Test Scores: 58%
- Projected Test Scores: 61%
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- Projected Test Scores: 42%
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