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#812 of 1,363 schools in MD

Neelsville Middle

Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Germantown, MD

A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11700 Neelsville Church Rd, Germantown, MD 20876

  • Math 12% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.3% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.7% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$19,456
Chronic Absenteeism37.5%

Students at Neelsville Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Neelsville 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,329

Median home value

$456,500

Median rent

$2,081/mo

College educated

51.6%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roberto W. Clemente MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.06–82.0 mi866Compare →
Montgomery Village MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.16–82.3 mi807Compare →
Rocky Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.46–82.3 mi1,041Compare →
Hallie Wells MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.96–82.6 mi944Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Montgomery County Public Schools

Schools in district
211
Rank in district
#169 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

Neelsville Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neelsville Middle

Neelsville Middle is a public middle school in Germantown, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 782 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neelsville Middle

What grades does Neelsville Middle serve?

Neelsville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Neelsville Middle?

Neelsville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neelsville Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Neelsville Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neelsville Middle rank in MD?

Neelsville Middle ranks #812 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Neelsville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Neelsville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Neelsville Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neelsville Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Neelsville Middle a charter school?

No, Neelsville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Neelsville Middle a Title I school?

No, Neelsville Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neelsville Middle?

57.3% of students at Neelsville 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
782
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.5%
Area population (ZIP 20876)
26,511
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
36.8
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 20876; 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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