Best Schools in Pleasant Valley, MD
Pleasant Valley, MD has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,734 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Pleasant Valley exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pleasant Valley, MD
The top high schools in Pleasant Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middletown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
2. Smithsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
3. Catoctin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pleasant Valley, MD
The top middle schools in Pleasant Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithsburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
2. Middletown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
3. Thurmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pleasant Valley, MD
The top elementary schools in Pleasant Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wolfsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
2. Smithsburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
3. Thurmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students
4. Cascade Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students
5. Thurmont Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 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
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 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
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Pleasant Valley, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pleasant Valley, MD
How many schools are in Pleasant Valley, MD?
Pleasant Valley, MD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,734 students in total.
How do schools in Pleasant Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Pleasant Valley score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Pleasant Valley exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pleasant Valley?
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: 46%
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