Best High Schools in Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD

High schools
2
Students
2,777
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parkville High

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2200 Students

2. Reginald F. Lewis High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students

Best Middle Schools in Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
1,120
Avg actual
14%
Avg projected
15%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Loch Raven Technical Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

2. Stadium School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,756
Avg actual
19%
Avg projected
13%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northwood Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students

2. Yorkwood Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students

3. Leith Walk Elementary/middle

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 967 Students

4. Halstead Academy

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

5. Cardinal Shehan School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Cardinal Shehan School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD

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

Community Factors

Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD has a total population of 17,168 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD

7,099

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

21.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

6.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

15.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD

How many schools are in Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD?

Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,099 students in total.

How do schools in Upper Northwood perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in Upper Northwood score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Upper Northwood exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upper Northwood?

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: 19%
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  • Projected: 21%
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 31%
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  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 22%
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  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations