Best Schools in Dickerson, MD
Dickerson, MD has a total of 14 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 13,511 students attend Dickerson, MD schools. On average, schools in Dickerson score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dickerson don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dickerson, MD
Dickerson, MD has 4 high schools with 7,217 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 Dickerson score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dickerson greatly exceed expectations.
1. Urbana High
SchoolGrade
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
2. Poolesville High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
3. Tuscarora High
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
4. Clarksburg High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2251 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickerson, MD
Dickerson, MD has 4 middle schools with 3,434 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 Dickerson score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dickerson underperform expectations.
1. Urbana Middle
SchoolGrade
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
2. John H. Poole Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
3. Rocky Hill Middle
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1058 Students
4. Ballenger Creek Middle
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickerson, MD
Dickerson, MD has 6 elementary schools with 2,860 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 Dickerson score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dickerson underperform expectations.
1. Urbana Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
2. Poolesville Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
3. Clarksburg Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
4. Monocacy Elementary
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 167 Students
5. Carroll Manor Elementary
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Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
6. Barnesville School Of Arts & Sciences
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Barnesville School Of Arts & Sciences • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickerson, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickerson, MD has a total population of 1,401 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickerson, 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 Dickerson, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickerson, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickerson, MD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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