Summary:
The 20886 zip code area of Montgomery County, Maryland is home to 5 public schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. While the schools serve a diverse student population, academic performance varies significantly, with Watkins Mill High School struggling compared to the stronger performance of Stedwick Elementary School.
Watkins Mill High School stands out as the largest school in the area, with 1,715 students, and a diverse student body that is 60.82% Hispanic and 22.74% African American. However, the school's academic performance is concerning, with only 35.3% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, well below the district and state averages. In contrast, Stedwick Elementary School demonstrates stronger academic performance, with 37.3% of students across all grades proficient or better in English Language Arts, outperforming the district and state.
The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 70.66% at Stedwick Elementary to 86.39% at Watkins Mill Elementary, suggest a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance is an area that may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by these schools and their students.
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