Middle Schools in Montgomery County Public Schools


Summary:

The Montgomery County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to 40 diverse middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standout institutions like Thomas W. Pyle Middle consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.

The top-performing schools in the district, such as Thomas W. Pyle Middle, Cabin John Middle, Robert Frost Middle School, and Herbert Hoover Middle, boast exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages. In contrast, other schools struggle to meet academic benchmarks, suggesting significant performance gaps within the district.

Overall, the Montgomery County Public Schools district ranks 8th out of 25 districts in Maryland and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The district's average proficiency rates exceed state averages, but chronic absenteeism remains a concern across all schools. Factors such as school size, magnet program status, and socioeconomic status appear to play a role in the academic success of these middle schools.

District Detail

 15 W. Gude; Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850

 (240) 740-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 25 Maryland districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 159,181

Primary Schools: 138
Middle Schools: 40
High Schools: 29
Alternative Schools: 3
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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