Gaithersburg Middle School

2 Teachers' Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Gaithersburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 874 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gaithersburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Gaithersburg Middle School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Gaithersburg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaithersburg Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#787 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
20%
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33%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
56%
21%
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Black
21%
33%
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White
12%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Gaithersburg Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gaithersburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gaithersburg Middle School's ranking?
Gaithersburg Middle School is ranked #787 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gaithersburg Middle School often compared to?
Gaithersburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Gaithersburg Middle School?
874 students attend Gaithersburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gaithersburg Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaithersburg Middle School?
Gaithersburg Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaithersburg Middle School offer ?
Gaithersburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaithersburg Middle School part of?
Gaithersburg Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   9/8/2023
The teachers a wonderful. They are extremely helpful, kind, and hard-working. My sons have been having a great experience at this school.
- Posted by Parent - Kristy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 874 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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