Summary:
Zip code 24149 is served by one middle school, Auburn Middle, which enrolls 309 students in grades 6–8 and is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.
Auburn Middle is a school of contrasts that earns a mid-pack state ranking of 47th–50th percentile, with 2–3 stars over the past three years. Its biggest strength is advanced coursework: students achieved 100% proficiency in Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth Science in both 2024–2025 and 2025–2026. Eighth grade math is also a bright spot, with proficiency at 75% in 2024–2025 and 60% in 2025–2026, both well above district and state averages. The school also posts healthy attendance, with chronic absenteeism at 9.8% compared to 13.6% districtwide and 14.8% statewide, and it maintains a low student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Reading proficiency is solid in 7th and 8th grades, generally meeting or exceeding state averages.
However, grade-level math tells a very different story. Sixth grade math proficiency was just 31.48% in 2025–2026, far below the state average of 63.19%, and 7th grade math also lagged the state. Eighth grade general science proficiency (45.76%) was above the district but well below the state average of 64.72%, even though advanced Earth Science scores were perfect. Civics and Economics results were close to district and state benchmarks. Economic disadvantage is a factor, with 43.69% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, yet the school still achieves elite results in accelerated coursework and strong upper-grade reading.
In short, Auburn Middle delivers exceptional outcomes for students on the advanced track while showing a need for targeted support in 6th and 7th grade math and general 8th grade science. Parents will find a small school with good attendance, low class sizes, and a clear pathway for advanced learners, but should also recognize the gaps in on-grade-level math proficiency that pull the school’s overall ranking to the middle of the state.
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