Summary:
The 21236 zip code area of Baltimore County, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 17 out of 25 in Maryland with a 2-star rating, the schools in this area show a range of performance, with some standouts and others lagging behind.
The top-performing schools in the 21236 zip code are Perry Hall Middle School, which ranks 90 out of 328 Maryland middle schools and has a 4-star rating, and Perry Hall Elementary School, which ranks 235 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and also has a 4-star rating. These schools significantly outperform the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. In contrast, Fullerton Elementary has lower proficiency rates than the district and state in most subject areas.
The data also reveals a correlation between school performance and socioeconomic factors, with the higher-performing schools having lower free and reduced lunch rates compared to the lower-performing Fullerton Elementary. However, the spending per student is relatively consistent across the schools, suggesting that funding alone may not be the sole driver of academic achievement. Overall, the 21236 zip code area offers a mix of school quality, with some standout performers and others that could benefit from additional support and resources.
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