Best High Schools in Essex, MD

Essex, MD has 5 high schools with 6,131 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 Essex score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex exceed expectations.

1. Eastern Technical High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students

2. Kenwood High

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1908 Students

3. Chesapeake High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students

4. Overlea High

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students

Best Middle Schools in Essex, MD

Essex, MD has 4 middle schools with 3,471 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 Essex score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex don't meet expectations.

1. Middle River Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students

2. Stemmers Run Middle

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students

3. Golden Ring Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students

4. Deep Creek Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Essex, MD

Essex, MD has 11 elementary schools with 4,585 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 Essex score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex don't meet expectations.

1. Middleborough Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students

2. Red House Run Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students

3. Mars Estates Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students

4. Essex Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

5. Orems Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students

6. Sandalwood Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

7. Shady Spring Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students

8. Sussex Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students

9. Middlesex Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students

10. Hawthorne Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, MD

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

Community Factors

Essex, MD has a total population of 43,206 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Essex, MD

14,187

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Essex, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

40.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Essex, MD

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Middle River, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Rossville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bowleys Quarters, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rosedale, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dundalk, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Overlea, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nottingham, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edgemere, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dundee Village, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
White Marsh, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations