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Julius West Middle

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Julius West Middle ranks 74 th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

74^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Julius West Middle is a public middle school located in Rockville, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,307 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Julius West Middle has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating it is a high-performing school within the state.

One of the key strengths of Julius West Middle is its exceptional academic performance. The school outperforms the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. Additionally, the school's Algebra I and Geometry proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages, indicating strong performance in advanced mathematics. The school's 8th grade Science and Social Studies proficiency rates are also notably higher than the district and state.

While Julius West Middle performs exceptionally well for its White and Multi-racial student subgroups, the school's performance for its Asian, African American, and English Language Learner student subgroups is more average, ranking in the middle to lower third of Maryland middle schools. The school's performance for its Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroup is also average, ranking in the lower third of Maryland middle schools. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted support.

1,365

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,363

Per pupil spending ?

38.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

651 Great Falls Rd
Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 337-3400

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Julius West Middle usually attend:

High:

Richard Montgomery High

Feeder schools for Julius West Middle:

Elementary:	Bayard Rustin Elementary
	Beall Elementary
	College Gardens Elementary
	Ritchie Park Elementary
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	Twinbrook Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.5%

White:

27.4%

African American:

16.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (52% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Maryland middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg46%

Maryland avg37%

74^th of 337

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 40Middle Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 25Montgomery County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	75.3	74 of 337	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	69 of 328	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	76 of 322	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	76 of 333	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	89.3	18 of 303	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	82.5	55 of 316	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	62 of 328	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	86.3	47 of 317	85.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.3	59 of 314	81.2%	★★★★☆
2015	82.6	40 of 315	87.3%	★★★★☆
2014	83.3	52 of 339	84.7%	★★★★☆
2013	75.9	77 of 316	75.6%	★★★★☆
2012	78.4	65 of 314	79.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.6	77 of 309	75.1%	★★★★☆
2010	77.9	69 of 324	78.7%	★★★★☆
2009	71.2	97 of 301	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.2	90 of 283	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	17.9	217 of 264	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	17.3	210 of 254	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	21.5	200 of 255	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	16.4	214 of 252	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	62.0	83 of 259	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	65.1	40 of 116	65.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.8	14 of 25	44.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	83.3	37 of 303	87.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	72.3	34 of 207	83.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	58.0	88 of 273	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	83.8	33 of 288	88.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	82.8	15 of 136	89.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.2	31 of 120	74.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	86.7	18 of 210	91.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2021)91st percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)89th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2021)89th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2021)88th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2021)84th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2021)74th percentile-20 vs school

African American (2021)68th percentile-26 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)68th percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2021)66th percentile-29 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)44th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

Geometry92%+64 vs state

Algebra I64%+43 vs state

English Language Arts60%+9 vs state

Social Studies53%+14 vs state

Science52%+21 vs state

Mathematics38%+12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, September 20, 2021

Julius West is one of the best schools in MC. It’s such an excellent school! I am so blessed that two of my children went to Julius West! One has already graduated and the other one will graduate this year. A big thanks to the principal and the teachers! Thank you for all your effort with our students, your skilled and talented teachers and friendly staff! We thank you for your great communication with parents! Highly appreciated! May God bless JW’s principal, teachers/staff and students and MC county! Amen Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Outstanding School! Teachers are Amazing, Staff are Amazing and care about students education...My child loves attending Julius West Middle School!!! Go Jaguars........... Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 2, 2013

This is my daughter's first year at Julius West and I am so pleased thus far! The school is run in an orderly fashion. The teachers are innovative with their lessons and approachable when you have concerns. I LOVE the Edline because I can track her progress and address concerns early on. They make the kids function independently, so there aren't a slew of notes coming home so your child has to be responsible in relaying information to you. The front office staff is GREAT and I've had to call in on a few occasions to relay messages to my daughter. The curriculum is challenging because I've picked up a few things along the way too! Parental involvement is high and while emphasis is placed on learning for sure, they also give the kids an outlet for fun by way of dances and other events. Lots of after school programs to participate in. I feel like my child is in a good learning environment and best of all, she enjoys going to school! Close Quote

Schools Near Julius West Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Julius West Middle	Public	6-8	651 Great Falls Rd	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 337-3400	1,365	88	15.5	38.3%	374 (27.4%)	218 (16.0%)	471 (34.5%)	218 (16.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (5.7%)	75.3	74^th of 337 public middle schools	78.0%		75.1	69^th of 328 public middle schools	79.0%	5	35.6	21.6	2.5	38.3	59.2	62.9	58.9	60.3	64.4		91.7	52.4	52.9	$18,363	$1,078	$17,285
Robert Frost Middle School	Public	6-8	9201 Scott Dr	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7610	915	57	16.1	16.4%	243 (26.6%)	120 (13.1%)	94 (10.3%)	379 (41.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (8.1%)	94	15^th of 337 public middle schools	95.5%		93.9	13^th of 328 public middle schools	96.0%	2	48.9	32.7	3.8	57.1	79.2	84.8	82.2	82.2	67.6	96.2	84.8	64.3	75.3	$18,583	$821	$17,762
Herbert Hoover Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	8810 Post Oak Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 968-3740	930	56	16.5	11.8%	333 (35.8%)	81 (8.7%)	82 (8.8%)	354 (38.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (8.5%)	95.7	10^th of 337 public middle schools	97.0%		95	9^th of 328 public middle schools	97.3%	1	60.5	21.8	4.8	55.4	88.3	87.6	89.3	88.4	57.8		72.2	72.7	87.1	$18,760	$886	$17,874
Tilden Middle	Public	6-8	6300 Tilden Ln	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6700	1,112	68	16.4	24.1%	436 (39.2%)	169 (15.2%)	236 (21.2%)	187 (16.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	80 (7.2%)	81.7	58^th of 337 public middle schools	82.8%		75.4	67^th of 328 public middle schools	79.6%	9	46.8	14.8	0.0	36.5	66.3	72.9	66.1	68.3	38.8		57.7	50.1	58.5	$18,991	$932	$18,059
Cabin John Middle	Public	6-8	10701 Gainsborough Road	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 406-1600	983	59	16.5	12.3%	364 (37.0%)	110 (11.2%)	107 (10.9%)	337 (34.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.5%)	94.7	14^th of 337 public middle schools	95.8%		95.7	7^th of 328 public middle schools	97.9%	7	56.7	34.6	5.4	54.6	83.3	86.9	73.8	81.8	55.3		85.5	60.9	73.9	$19,138	$962	$18,176
Earle B. Wood Middle	Public	6-8	14615 Bauer Dr	Rockville	20853	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7640	1,019	74	13.7	44.7%	237 (23.3%)	139 (13.6%)	486 (47.7%)	86 (8.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	66 (6.5%)	64.5	111^th of 337 public middle schools	67.1%		53.6	122^nd of 328 public middle schools	62.8%	11	23.5	14.9	11.2	27.2	53.1	54.7	54.7	54.1	54.5		83.6	42.7	48.8	$20,018	$948	$19,070
Parkland Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4610 West Frankfort Dr	Rockville	20853	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6800	1,185	78	15.2	60.0%	85 (7.2%)	230 (19.4%)	682 (57.6%)	154 (13.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (2.8%)	55.5	136^th of 337 public middle schools	59.6%		46.7	141^st of 328 public middle schools	57.0%	5	25.3	14.5	3.2	22.0	50.4	55.5	42.9	50.0	26.3		80.3	34.8	41.3	$18,334	$867	$17,467
Lakelands Park Middle	Public	6-8	1200 Main St	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6450	993	66	15.1	34.0%	330 (33.2%)	133 (13.4%)	283 (28.5%)	187 (18.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.8%)	74.2	78^th of 337 public middle schools	76.9%		72.4	73^rd of 328 public middle schools	77.7%	5	38.9	15.5	2.9	35.0	69.5	62.2	55.6	62.4	54.0		74.4	47.3	51.7	$20,680	$1,084	$19,596
Shady Grove Middle	Public	6-8	8100 Midcounty Hgwy	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1440	514	40	12.9	52.3%	96 (18.7%)	92 (17.9%)	227 (44.2%)	62 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.4%)	49.6	156^th of 337 public middle schools	53.7%		43.6	151^st of 328 public middle schools	54.0%	5	19.9	9.9	0.0	14.7	47.9	54.4	46.6	50.0	16.1		39.3	26.5	42.0	$23,575	$1,122	$22,452
Redland Middle	Public	6-8	6505 Muncaster Mill Rd	Rockville	20855	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0900	562	42	13.4	52.1%	112 (19.9%)	128 (22.8%)	230 (40.9%)	57 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.2%)	52.6	146^th of 337 public middle schools	56.7%		39.8	168^th of 328 public middle schools	48.8%	22	22.7	7.2	0.0	19.5	55.7	41.8	50.3	49.0	32.5		65.6	35.9	44.6	$24,198	$1,088	$23,110

Frequently Asked Questions about Julius West Middle

How many students attend Julius West Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,365 students attended Julius West Middle.

What district is Julius West Middle in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Julius West Middle?

Students at Julius West Middle are 35% Hispanic, 27% White, 16% African American, 16% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Julius West Middle attend?

Students who attend Julius West Middle usually go on to attend Richard Montgomery High

Is Julius West Middle a good school?

Julius West Middle ranks 74^th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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