Best High Schools in North Kensington, Kensington, MD

High schools
2
Students
4,954
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
63%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in North Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walter Johnson High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

2. Albert Einstein High

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

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Best Middle Schools in North Kensington, Kensington, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,733
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in North Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Bethesda Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Newport Mill Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

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Best Elementary Schools in North Kensington, Kensington, MD

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,808
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in North Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kensington Parkwood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students

2. Oakland Terrace Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Rock View Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Rock Creek Montessori Schl

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Rock Creek Montessori Schl • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 38 Students

5. Crossway Community Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Crossway Community Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 48 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in North Kensington, Kensington, MD

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

Community Factors

North Kensington, Kensington, MD has a total population of 5,736 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Kensington, Kensington, MD

8,495

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Kensington, Kensington, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

16.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

13.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Kensington, Kensington, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,045 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in North Kensington, Kensington, MD

How many schools are in North Kensington, Kensington, MD?

North Kensington, Kensington, MD has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,495 students in total.

How do schools in North Kensington perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in North Kensington score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in North Kensington meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Kensington?

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: 33%
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  • Projected: 40%
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  • Projected: 42%
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  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Barnaby Woods, Washington, DC

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Carroll Manor, Takoma Park, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New Hampshire Gardens, Takoma Park, MD

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hillandale, Silver Spring, MD

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations