Best Schools in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD
Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,758 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Lower Northwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD
The top high schools in Lower Northwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baltimore City College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students
2. Reginald F. Lewis High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
3. Mergenthaler Vocational-technical High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
4. The Reach! Partnership School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD
The top middle schools in Lower Northwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stadium School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
2. Vanguard Collegiate Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD
The top elementary schools in Lower Northwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students
2. Govans Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
3. Montebello Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 468 Students
4. Gardenville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
5. Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 765 Students
6. St Francis Of Assisi School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Of Assisi School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD has a total population of 10,939 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, 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 Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lower Northwood, Baltimore, 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 Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD
How many schools are in Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD?
Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,758 students in total.
How do schools in Lower Northwood perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Lower Northwood score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Lower Northwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lower Northwood?
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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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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