Shady Grove Middle School

8100 Midcounty Hgwy
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 524 students in grades 6-8, Shady Grove Middle School ranks in the top 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Shady Grove Middle School's student population of 524 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Shady Grove Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shady Grove Middle School is 0.73, which is equal to 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)
#547 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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11%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shady Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shady Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
41%
21%
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Black
21%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Shady Grove Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
21%
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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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Shady Grove 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
43%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shady Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove Middle School's ranking?
Shady Grove Middle School is ranked #547 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Shady Grove Middle School often compared to?
Shady Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gaithersburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Shady Grove Middle School?
524 students attend Shady Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Shady Grove Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Grove Middle School?
Shady Grove Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shady Grove Middle School offer ?
Shady Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Grove Middle School part of?
Shady Grove Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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5   9/12/2012
This school is amazing. Provides good support for everyone
- Posted by Parent - rando

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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