Watkins Mill High

Public 9-12

 10301 Apple Ridge Rd
       Gaithersburg, MD  20886


(301) 284-4400

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,918 Help


Feeder schools for Watkins Mill High:

Elementary:    South Lake Elementary
    Stedwick Elementary
    Watkins Mill Elementary
    Whetstone Elementary
Middle:    Montgomery Village Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  1,715

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.8%
African American:
22.7%
Asian:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Compare Details Watkins Mill High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.8%), African American (22.7%), Asian (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watkins Mill High is 14.7, which is the 6th best among 12 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watkins Mill High is $17,918, which is the 5th highest among 12 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Watkins Mill High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 6th of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watkins Mill High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.23 56th 201 72.1%
2005 50.39 100th 204 51.0%
2006 49.10 114th 204 44.1%
2007 43.36 130th 209 37.8%
2008 53.07 133rd 214 37.9%
2009 54.42 130th 213 39.0%
2010 49.62 143rd 220 35.0%
2011 32.82 136th 183 25.7%
2012 31.67 142nd 187 24.1%
2013 23.69 152nd 185 17.8%
2014 42.54 163rd 231 29.4%
2015 34.29 168th 233 27.9%
2016 36.52 151st 233 35.2%
2017 18.42 150th 180 16.7%
2022 23.27 174th 225 22.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a teacher
Saturday, February 2, 2019

Open Quote The support at this school is amazing. From admin, secretary’s, guidance counselors, wellness center, College Tracks, ACES Program, athletics and the list goes on. A diamond in the rough. So miss represented do too long. You don’t know unless you come and find out for yourself. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Watkins Mill High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 643 149 44 47 2 n/a n/a -6 879
1991 904 208 73 85 3 n/a n/a 0 1273
1992 955 265 110 99 4 n/a n/a 0 1433
1993 962 301 125 110 3 n/a n/a 0 1501
1994 957 331 126 114 3 n/a n/a 0 1531
1995 970 375 152 129 3 n/a n/a 0 1629
1996 970 375 152 129 3 n/a n/a 0 1629
1997 968 441 173 146 4 n/a n/a 0 1732
1998 1002 475 167 188 4 n/a n/a 0 1836
1999 1004 512 200 192 4 n/a n/a 0 1912
2000 990 571 215 186 4 n/a n/a 0 1966
2001 943 582 199 220 6 n/a n/a 0 1950
2002 769 599 204 277 5 n/a n/a 0 1854
2003 769 599 204 277 5 n/a n/a 0 1854
2004 690 675 213 401 5 n/a n/a 0 1984
2005 611 666 206 480 5 n/a n/a 0 1968
2006 572 701 200 570 4 n/a n/a 0 2047
2007 456 618 178 509 4 n/a n/a 0 1765
2008 382 620 176 519 3 n/a n/a 0 1700
2009 317 586 178 508 4 n/a n/a 0 1593
2010 296 575 177 485 4 n/a n/a 0 1537
2011 242 558 154 538 0 1 65 0 1558
2012 202 534 160 504 2 0 56 0 1458
2013 200 538 144 493 1 0 48 0 1424
2014 182 544 139 521 3 0 60 0 1449
2015 164 522 147 598 3 0 60 0 1494
2016 178 481 132 657 2 0 74 0 1524
2017 148 498 126 738 2 0 72 0 1584
2018 128 495 132 833 1 0 71 0 1660
2019 117 475 133 826 1 1 62 0 1615
2020 107 424 137 870 0 1 51 0 1590
2021 103 418 153 876 2 1 44 0 1597
2022 84 374 157 934 1 2 40 2 1594
2023 94 390 140 1043 4 1 40 3 1715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Watkins Mill High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 879 53.5 16.4 3.9
1991 1273 70.5 18.0 4.3
1992 1433 75.8 18.9 8.1
1993 1501 82.4 18.2 7.7
1994 1531 82.3 18.6 9.6
1995 1629 91.0 17.9 9.4
1996 1629 91.0 17.9 9.4
1997 1732 94.3 18.4 12
1998 1836 99.5 18.5 12
1999 1912 99.6 19.2 13.8
2000 1966 108.4 18.1 13
2001 1950 109.1 17.9 12.2
2002 1854 111.7 16.6 15
2003 1854 111.7 16.6 15
2004 1984 119.2 16.6 19.6
2005 1968 125.0 15.7 23.7
2006 2047 123.0 16.6 24.8
2007 1765 116.8 15.1 28
2008 1700 115.2 14.8 33.3
2009 1593 116.7 13.7 35.9
2010 1537 105.3 14.6 39.3
2011 1558 100.6 15.4 43
2012 1458 94.0 15.5 47.1
2013 1424 95.9 14.8 50.4
2014 1449 92.3 15.6 50.1
2015 1494 100.0 14.9 53.7
2016 1524 97.0 15.7 51.4
2017 1584 107.5 14.7 52.3
2018 1660 113.4 14.6 50.5
2019 1615 116.8 13.8 49.8
2020 1590 114.2 13.9 50
2021 1597 113.6 14.0 62.1
2022 1594 111.8 14.2 66.1
2023 1715 115.9 14.7 74.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Watkins Mill High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 879 53.5 16.4 3.9
1991 1273 70.5 18.0 4.3
1992 1433 75.8 18.9 8.1
1993 1501 82.4 18.2 7.7
1994 1531 82.3 18.6 9.6
1995 1629 91.0 17.9 9.4
1996 1629 91.0 17.9 9.4
1997 1732 94.3 18.4 12
1998 1836 99.5 18.5 12
1999 1912 99.6 19.2 13.8
2000 1966 108.4 18.1 13
2001 1950 109.1 17.9 12.2
2002 1854 111.7 16.6 15
2003 1854 111.7 16.6 15
2004 1984 119.2 16.6 19.6
2005 1968 125.0 15.7 23.7
2006 2047 123.0 16.6 24.8
2007 1765 116.8 15.1 28
2008 1700 115.2 14.8 33.3
2009 1593 116.7 13.7 35.9
2010 1537 105.3 14.6 39.3
2011 1558 100.6 15.4 43
2012 1458 94.0 15.5 47.1
2013 1424 95.9 14.8 50.4
2014 1449 92.3 15.6 50.1
2015 1494 100.0 14.9 53.7
2016 1524 97.0 15.7 51.4
2017 1584 107.5 14.7 52.3
2018 1660 113.4 14.6 50.5
2019 1615 116.8 13.8 49.8
2020 1590 114.2 13.9 50
2021 1597 113.6 14.0 62.1
2022 1594 111.8 14.2 66.1
2023 1715 115.9 14.7 74.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Watkins Mill High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $738 (4.3%) $16,304 (95.7%) $17,041
2020 $941 (5.4%) $16,620 (94.6%) $17,561
2021 $1,055 (5.9%) $16,863 (94.1%) $17,918

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Watkins Mill High

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16151715
 6.2%
African American475390
 17.9%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian133140
 5.3%
Hispanic8261043
 26.3%
Pacific Islander11
White11794
 19.7%
Two or More Races6240
 35.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%74.5%
 24.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Watkins Mill High

Watkins Mill High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Lake Elementary
Elementary : Stedwick Elementary
Elementary : Watkins Mill Elementary
Elementary : Whetstone Elementary
Middle : Montgomery Village Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,715 students attended Watkins Mill High.

Students at Watkins Mill High are 61% Hispanic, 23% African American, 8% Asian, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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