Best Schools in West Laurel, Laurel, MD
West Laurel, Laurel, MD has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 12,714 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in West Laurel meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Laurel, Laurel, MD
The top high schools in West Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reservoir High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Paint Branch High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
3. Laurel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2134 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Laurel, Laurel, MD
The top middle schools in West Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lime Kiln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
3. Benjamin Banneker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Laurel, Laurel, MD
The top elementary schools in West Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fulton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 879 Students
2. Burtonsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
3. Bond Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
4. Scotchtown Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Laurel, Laurel, MD
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Laurel, Laurel, MD has a total population of 3,665 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Laurel, Laurel, 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 West Laurel, Laurel, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Laurel, Laurel, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Laurel, Laurel, 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 West Laurel, Laurel, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Laurel, Laurel, MD
How many schools are in West Laurel, Laurel, MD?
West Laurel, Laurel, MD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 12,714 students in total.
How do schools in West Laurel perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in West Laurel score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in West Laurel meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Laurel?
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: 42%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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