For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,259 students in 20877, MD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20877, MD are Shady Grove Middle School, Gaithersburg Middle School and Forest Oak Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20877 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20877, MD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20877, MD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Grove Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Midcounty Hgwy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-1440
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-1440
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Gaithersburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Teachers' Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Forest Oak Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7570
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20877, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20877, MD include Shady Grove Middle School, Gaithersburg Middle School and Forest Oak Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20877?
3 public middle schools are located in 20877.
What is the racial composition of students in 20877?
20877 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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