Summary:
The 20860 zip code in Maryland is home to two schools, Sherwood High School and Sherwood Elementary School, both part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. While Sherwood High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 91.8%, both schools face challenges with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates of 23.6%.
Academically, Sherwood High School's math proficiency scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages, while its ELA proficiency scores are much higher. This suggests a potential focus on improving math performance. In contrast, Sherwood Elementary School's math and ELA proficiency scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, with some exceptions in the lower grades, indicating the school is performing well academically.
The spending per student is higher at Sherwood Elementary School ($21,435) compared to Sherwood High School ($20,093), which is typical as elementary schools often have lower student-teacher ratios and more specialized resources. The student-teacher ratio is also lower at Sherwood Elementary School (13.6) compared to Sherwood High School (16.3), which may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance.
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