Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21234


Summary:

The 21234 zip code area of Baltimore, Maryland is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. This diverse set of schools serves students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with varying levels of academic performance.

Among the standout schools in the area, Seven Oaks Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary consistently outperform the Baltimore County and Maryland averages in both math and English language arts proficiency. In contrast, schools like Halstead Academy and Woodhome Elementary/Middle struggle, with proficiency rates well below the county and state levels. This disparity suggests a correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population and academic performance.

Among the middle schools, Parkville Middle stands out with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top half of Maryland middle schools. The high school in the area, Parkville High, has struggled, ranking in the bottom third of Maryland high schools with proficiency rates well below the county and state averages. The smallest school in the data set, White Oak School, also faces significant challenges, with very low proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, despite its high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio.








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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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