Best Schools in Derwood, MD

Derwood, MD has a total of 13 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 11,996 students attend Derwood, MD schools. On average, schools in Derwood score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Derwood meet expectations.

Best High Schools in Derwood, MD

Derwood, MD has 3 high schools with 5,592 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 Derwood score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Derwood exceed expectations.

1. Richard Montgomery High

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2390 Students

2. Rockville High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1516 Students

3. Col. Zadok Magruder High

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students

Best Middle Schools in Derwood, MD

Derwood, MD has 4 middle schools with 3,459 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 Derwood score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Derwood don't meet expectations.

1. Julius West Middle

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1325 Students

2. Earle B. Wood Middle

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students

3. Shady Grove Middle

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students

4. Redland Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Derwood, MD

Derwood, MD has 6 elementary schools with 2,945 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 Derwood score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Derwood meet expectations.

1. Mill Creek Towne Elementary

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students

2. Candlewood Elementary

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students

3. College Gardens Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students

4. Maryvale Elementary

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

5. Sequoyah Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students

6. Judith A. Resnik Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Derwood, MD

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

Community Factors

Derwood, MD has a total population of 6,563 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Derwood, MD

11,996

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Derwood, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

2.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Derwood, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,923 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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