Summary:
The 21701 zip code area of Frederick, Maryland is home to 12 diverse schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve students from a wide range of socioeconomic and racial/ethnic backgrounds, with varying levels of academic performance and resources.
Among the standout schools in this area are Frederick Classical Charter School, which ranks in the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools and boasts the highest proficiency rates in both math and English language arts across all grades. Linganore High School also stands out, ranking in the top 50 Maryland high schools and demonstrating strong academic performance, particularly in English language arts and Algebra II. Additionally, Spring Ridge Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Maryland elementary schools and maintains above-average proficiency rates in both math and English language arts.
The data reveals a significant performance gap between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the 21701 zip code area. For instance, in 8th grade math, Frederick Classical Charter School had a 25% proficiency rate, while Lincoln Elementary had only 8.1% proficiency. However, the data also suggests that socioeconomic status is not the sole determinant of academic success, as the two high-performing middle schools, West Frederick Middle and Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle, have a large percentage of students (over 40%) who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
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