Best Schools in Pondsville, MD
Pondsville, MD has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,631 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Pondsville greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pondsville, MD
The top high schools in Pondsville, 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
Best Middle Schools in Pondsville, MD
The top middle schools in Pondsville, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Pondsville, MD
The top elementary schools in Pondsville, 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. Old Forge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pondsville, MD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pondsville, MD has a total population of 189 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pondsville, 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 Pondsville, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pondsville, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pondsville, 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 Pondsville, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pondsville, MD
How many schools are in Pondsville, MD?
Pondsville, MD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,631 students in total.
How do schools in Pondsville perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Pondsville score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Pondsville greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pondsville?
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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