Best High Schools in West River, MD

High schools
2
Students
2,715
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
67%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South River High

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students

2. Southern High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students

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Best Middle Schools in West River, MD

Middle schools
2
Students
2,054
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Middle

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1299 Students

2. Southern Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in West River, MD

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,631
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students

2. Deale Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students

3. Shady Side Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

4. Lothian Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in West River, MD

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

Community Factors

West River, MD has a total population of 2,102 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West River, MD

6,400

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West River, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West River, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,428 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West River, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in West River, MD

How many schools are in West River, MD?

West River, MD has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,400 students in total.

How do schools in West River perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in West River score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in West River don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West River?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near West River, MD

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Galesville, MD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Shady Side, MD

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Deale, MD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Churchton, MD

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Tracys Landing, MD

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mayo, MD

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Harwood, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lothian, MD

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Edgewater, MD

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Friendship, MD

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations