Summary:
The 21853 zip code area in Maryland is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school - all part of the Somerset County Public Schools district. While the schools serve a community with high economic disadvantage, their academic performance is generally below state and district averages, with one high school, Washington Academy and High School, standing out as a particular concern.
Among the schools, Greenwood Elementary School emerges as the strongest performer, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts that are higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Washington Academy and High School has the lowest statewide ranking, a relatively low graduation rate, and significantly below-average student performance on standardized tests. All three schools, however, face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage.
The overall performance of the schools in the 21853 zip code area reflects the challenges faced by the Somerset County Public Schools district, which is ranked 23 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing these systemic issues, including the lack of middle schools in the area, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for students in this community.
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