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Best Schools in Takoma Park, Washington, DC
Takoma Park, Washington, DC has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,706 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Takoma Park greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Takoma Park, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Takoma Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson-reed Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2153 Students
2. District Of Columbia International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia International School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1590 Students
3. Coolidge Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students
Best Middle Schools in Takoma Park, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Takoma Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deal Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1391 Students
2. Ida B. Wells Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Takoma Park, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Takoma Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 892 Students
2. Shepherd Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
3. Takoma Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
4. Lowell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 338 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in Takoma Park, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Takoma Park, Washington, DC has a total population of 4,615 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 76% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Takoma Park, Washington, DC
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 Takoma Park, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Takoma Park, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Takoma Park, Washington, DC.
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 Takoma Park, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Takoma Park, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Takoma Park, Washington, DC?
Takoma Park, Washington, DC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,706 students in total.
How do schools in Takoma Park perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Takoma Park score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Takoma Park greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Takoma Park?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations