Best High Schools in La Plata, MD

La Plata, MD has 3 high schools with 3,351 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 La Plata score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in La Plata meet expectations.

1. La Plata High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1222 Students

2. Maurice J. Mcdonough High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students

3. Henry E. Lackey High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students

Best Middle Schools in La Plata, MD

La Plata, MD has 3 middle schools with 1,825 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 La Plata score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in La Plata underperform expectations.

1. Piccowaxen Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

2. Milton M. Somers Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students

3. General Smallwood Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students

Best Elementary Schools in La Plata, MD

La Plata, MD has 9 elementary schools with 3,826 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 La Plata score 25% 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 La Plata underperform expectations.

1. Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students

2. Dr. James Craik Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

3. T. C. Martin Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students

4. Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

5. Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students

6. Mary H. Matula Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students

7. Gale-bailey Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charles County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

8. Archbishop Neale School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Archbishop Neale School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 263 Students

9. Grace Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 264 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in La Plata, MD

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

Community Factors

La Plata, MD has a total population of 16,922 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in La Plata, MD

9,002

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood La Plata, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Plata, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,016 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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