Serving 899 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Gaithersburg Middle School is ranked #1078 out of 1,347 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 25% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gaithersburg Middle School?
899 students attend Gaithersburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gaithersburg Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% 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 13:1, 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?
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