Best middle schools in Gaithersburg (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 167Lakelands Park MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 993 students
- 258Ridgeview MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 722 students
- 341Shady Grove MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 436Gaithersburg MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 869 students
- 530Forest Oak MiddleGaithersburg · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 828 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.3 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 993 |
| 2 | Ridgeview Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 722 |
| 3 | Shady Grove Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 4 | Gaithersburg Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 869 |
| 5 | Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 828 |
Lakelands Park Middle in Gaithersburg leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Gaithersburg with a Success Index (US) of 67.3. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland middle schools rankings, every school on the Gaithersburg page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Gaithersburg?
Lakelands Park Middle in Gaithersburg, Maryland ranks first among middle schools in Gaithersburg with a Success Index (US) of 67.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 993).
How are middle schools in Gaithersburg ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.