Best High Schools in Pleasant Valley, MD

Pleasant Valley, MD has 3 high schools with 2,223 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 Pleasant Valley score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pleasant Valley greatly exceed expectations.

1. Barbara Ingram School For The Arts

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students

2. Middletown High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students

3. Catoctin High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pleasant Valley, MD

Pleasant Valley, MD has 3 middle schools with 1,879 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 Pleasant Valley score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pleasant Valley underperform expectations.

1. Middletown Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

2. Smithsburg Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

3. Thurmont Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pleasant Valley, MD

Pleasant Valley, MD has 4 elementary schools with 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 Pleasant Valley score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pleasant Valley underperform expectations.

1. Wolfsville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students

2. Smithsburg Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students

3. Sabillasville Environmental School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Frederick County Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 154 Students

4. Cascade Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pleasant Valley, MD

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

Community Factors

Pleasant Valley, MD has a total population of 773 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pleasant Valley, MD

4,928

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pleasant Valley, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pleasant Valley, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,751 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Pleasant Valley, MD

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Pondsville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Smithsburg, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jugtown, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sabillasville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Middlepoint, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Thurmont, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cascade, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ringgold, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Greenbrier, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Myersville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations