Best Schools in Kensington, MD

Kensington, MD has a total of 17 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 18,639 students attend Kensington, MD schools. On average, schools in Kensington score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kensington don't meet expectations.

Best High Schools in Kensington, MD

Kensington, MD has 6 high schools with 10,790 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 Kensington score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kensington exceed expectations.

1. Walter Johnson High

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2942 Students

2. Bethesda-chevy Chase High

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2335 Students

3. Wheaton High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2599 Students

4. Albert Einstein High

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2012 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kensington, MD

Kensington, MD has 5 middle schools with 4,679 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 Kensington score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kensington underperform expectations.

1. North Bethesda Middle

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students

2. Westland Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students

3. Tilden Middle

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students

4. Newport Mill Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

5. A. Mario Loiederman Middle

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kensington, MD

Kensington, MD has 6 elementary schools with 3,170 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 Kensington score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kensington don't meet expectations.

1. Kensington Parkwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students

2. North Chevy Chase Elementary

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 234 Students

3. Garrett Park Elementary

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students

4. Oakland Terrace Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students

5. Rock View Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 Students

6. Viers Mill Elementary

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kensington, MD

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

Community Factors

Kensington, MD has a total population of 13,729 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kensington, MD

18,639

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

65%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kensington, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

44.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

40.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kensington, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,035 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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Actual Test Scores: 58%
Projected Test Scores: 58%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 51%
Projected Test Scores: 55%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 65%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 25%
Projected Test Scores: 32%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 50%
Projected Test Scores: 50%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 59%
Projected Test Scores: 66%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 24%
Projected Test Scores: 31%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 29%
Projected Test Scores: 36%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 37%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 66%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations