Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21220


Summary:

The 21220 zip code area of Baltimore, Maryland is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 17th out of 25 in Maryland with a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the 21220 area are performing significantly better than others.

Oliver Beach Elementary is the top-performing school, ranking 170th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. It has notably higher proficiency rates in both math and English language arts compared to the district and state averages. Chase Elementary also stands out, ranking 463rd and earning a 2-star rating, with the highest proficiency rates in the data set. Glenmar Elementary and Martin Boulevard Elementary also perform relatively well, ranking in the top half of Maryland elementary schools.

The data reveals significant disparities in school performance within the 21220 zip code, with socioeconomic factors, resource allocation, and racial diversity appearing to play important roles. The schools with the highest poverty rates tend to have the lowest test scores, and the higher-resourced schools generally have better outcomes. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of the outlier schools, like Oliver Beach Elementary and Chase Elementary, could provide valuable insights for improving the lower-performing schools and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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