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#990 of 1,363 schools in MD
Gaithersburg Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Gaithersburg, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 Teachers' Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gaithersburg Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gaithersburg Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Shady Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Covenant Life SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Village MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 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
- #183 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
Gaithersburg Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaithersburg Middle
Gaithersburg Middle is a public middle school in Gaithersburg, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 899 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaithersburg Middle
What grades does Gaithersburg Middle serve?
Gaithersburg Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gaithersburg Middle?
Gaithersburg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaithersburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaithersburg Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaithersburg Middle rank in MD?
Gaithersburg Middle ranks #990 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Gaithersburg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaithersburg Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Gaithersburg Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaithersburg Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gaithersburg Middle a charter school?
No, Gaithersburg Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaithersburg Middle a Title I school?
No, Gaithersburg Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaithersburg Middle?
54.9% of students at Gaithersburg 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
- 899
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (240) 740-4950
- 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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