Summary:
The 21157 zip code area of Westminster, Maryland is home to 15 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the highly-ranked Carroll County Public Schools district. While the schools vary in performance, a few standouts emerge, including Winfield Elementary and Westminster West Middle, which boast the highest proficiency rates in the area. In contrast, the alternative Gateway School struggles with the lowest English language arts proficiency and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Across the schools, test scores show a wide range of performance, with the high schools varying significantly and the middle schools generally stronger in English language arts than math. Socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Robert Moton Elementary and Gateway School, tend to have lower academic achievement. Racial diversity also differs, with some schools like Winfield Elementary having a predominantly white student population and others like Robert Moton Elementary being more racially diverse.
Overall, the 21157 zip code area offers a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with the data highlighting the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities to improve educational outcomes for all students. The consistent excellence of Winfield Elementary and Westminster West Middle suggests these schools may have effective practices worth studying and replicating at other schools in the Carroll County Public Schools district.
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