Best High Schools in Westminster, MD

Westminster, MD has 9 high schools with 7,126 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Westminster score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Westminster exceed expectations.

1. Century High

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students

2. Westminster High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students

3. Winters Mill High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students

4. Manchester Valley High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students

5. South Carroll High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students

6. Francis Scott Key High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students

7. Post Secondary Program

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 12 • 42 Students

8. Flexible Student Support

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 32 Students

9. Gateway School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students

Best Middle Schools in Westminster, MD

Westminster, MD has 9 middle schools with 5,726 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Westminster score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Westminster don't meet expectations.

1. Sykesville Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 748 Students

2. Oklahoma Road Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students

3. Shiloh Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students

4. Mount Airy Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

5. Westminster West Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students

6. Westminster East Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

7. North Carroll Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students

8. Northwest Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students

9. Crossroads Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 10 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Westminster, MD

Westminster, MD has 20 elementary schools with 9,143 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Westminster score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Westminster meet expectations.

1. West Manheim El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Western Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students

2. Alloway Creek El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Littlestown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 790 Students

3. Winfield Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students

4. William Winchester Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

5. Friendship Valley Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students

6. Sandymount Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students

7. Mechanicsville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students

8. Hampstead Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students

9. Manchester Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students

10. Westminster Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Westminster, MD

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

Community Factors

Westminster, MD has a total population of 58,075 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Westminster, MD

22,015

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Westminster, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westminster, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,709 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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