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Best Schools in Derwood, MD
Derwood, MD has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,996 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Derwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Derwood, MD
The top high schools in Derwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockville High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1516 Students
2. Col. Zadok Magruder High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
3. Richard Montgomery High
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2390 Students
Best Middle Schools in Derwood, MD
The top middle schools in Derwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Julius West Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1325 Students
2. Earle B. Wood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
3. Redland Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
4. Shady Grove Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Derwood, MD
The top elementary schools in Derwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maryvale Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
2. Candlewood Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
3. College Gardens Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
4. Mill Creek Towne Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
5. Sequoyah Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
6. Judith A. Resnik Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 Derwood, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Derwood, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Derwood, MD
How many schools are in Derwood, MD?
Derwood, MD has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,996 students in total.
How do schools in Derwood perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Derwood score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Derwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Derwood?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Derwood
1 of 1 schools in Derwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Derwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.