Cabin John Middle School serves 1,077 students in grades 6-8.
Cabin John Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cabin John Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cabin John Middle School's student population of 1,077 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cabin John Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cabin John Middle School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
7%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
13%
34%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabin John Middle School's ranking?
Cabin John Middle School is ranked #144 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Cabin John Middle School?
1,077 students attend Cabin John Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cabin John Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cabin John Middle School?
Cabin John Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cabin John Middle School offer ?
Cabin John Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cabin John Middle School part of?
Cabin John Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 3/12/2020
It is a good school, but it lacks discipline and teaching students of the real world. The punishments aren't as dire as they should be, which won't end up teaching the student right from wrong. The school's students apparently love talking about inappropriate topics.
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