Serving 805 students in grades 6-8, White Oak 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
White Oak Middle School's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Oak Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Oak Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
55%
23%
Black
30%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Oak Middle School's ranking?
White Oak Middle School is ranked #1040 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are White Oak Middle School often compared to?
White Oak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briggs Chaney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend White Oak Middle School?
805 students attend White Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of White Oak Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oak Middle School?
White Oak Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oak Middle School offer ?
White Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Oak Middle School part of?
White Oak Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
3 6/30/2018
White oak is good but the people there aren't as kind and as far as teachers go they are pretty good but some of the disciplinery methods are either too soft or too hard on the child.
5 10/6/2012
I wish you had a space to post old year book pics. I attended this school in 1980 or so and would love to see my old year book pic.
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