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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