Best High Schools in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD has 10 high schools with 15,911 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gaithersburg score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gaithersburg meet expectations.

1. Thomas S. Wootton High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students

2. Northwest High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2484 Students

3. Damascus High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students

4. Quince Orchard High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2154 Students

5. Sherwood High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1721 Students

6. Col. Zadok Magruder High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students

7. Watkins Mill High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1715 Students

8. Gaithersburg High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2436 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD has 11 middle schools with 8,885 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gaithersburg score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gaithersburg underperform expectations.

1. Robert Frost Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students

2. Lakelands Park Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1042 Students

3. Rosa M. Parks Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students

4. Ridgeview Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students

5. John T. Baker Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

6. Shady Grove Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students

7. Redland Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students

8. Gaithersburg Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students

9. Neelsville Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students

10. Forest Oak Middle

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD has 35 elementary schools with 15,739 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gaithersburg score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gaithersburg underperform expectations.

1. Travilah Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students

2. Fallsmead Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students

3. Diamond Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 676 Students

4. Rachel Carson Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 698 Students

5. Belmont Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students

6. Dufief Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 245 Students

7. Clearspring Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students

8. Mill Creek Towne Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students

9. Darnestown Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students

10. Jones Lane Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gaithersburg, MD

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Gaithersburg, MD has a total population of 110,709 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gaithersburg, MD

40,535

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gaithersburg, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gaithersburg, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gaithersburg, MD.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,973 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Gaithersburg, MD Internet Health Assessment.

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