Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20723

The 20723 zip code area in Maryland is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Howard County Public Schools district. This district is ranked 4 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in this area are Hammond Elementary and Gorman Crossing Elementary, both of which consistently rank in the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools. These schools have strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, where they outperform the district and state averages. Another standout is Murray Hill Middle, which ranks in the top 30% of Maryland middle schools and has particularly strong performance in English Language Arts.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, suggesting that students in the lower-performing schools may not be receiving the same level of educational opportunities as their peers. Additionally, the schools struggle with Mathematics performance, with most falling below the district and state averages, particularly in the middle school grades. The data also indicates potential equity concerns, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have the lowest academic performance.