Below Average
#1026 of 1,363 schools in MD
Forest Oak Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Gaithersburg, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- Math 8% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Oak Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Oak Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,565/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaithersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,103
Median home value
$462,500
Median rent
$1,862/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 899 | Compare → |
| Shady Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Covenant Life SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Village MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 807 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #190 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Oak Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Oak Middle
Forest Oak Middle is a public middle school in Gaithersburg, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 847 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,026 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Oak Middle
What grades does Forest Oak Middle serve?
Forest Oak Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Oak Middle?
Forest Oak Middle has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Oak Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Oak Middle rank in MD?
Forest Oak Middle ranks #1,026 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Forest Oak Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Oak Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Oak Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Oak Middle has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Oak Middle a charter school?
No, Forest Oak Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Oak Middle a Title I school?
No, Forest Oak Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Oak Middle?
58.6% of students at Forest Oak Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 847
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (240) 740-7570
- Area population (ZIP 20877)
- 39,068
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20877; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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