Forest Oak Middle vs Gaithersburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Oak Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
Gaithersburg Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students
| Measure | Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | Gaithersburg Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 225 | #573 of 879 |
| National rank | #12018 of 15,369 | #37205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 828 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaithersburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 29.5).
- •Gaithersburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Forest Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Forest Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 67.5%).
- •Gaithersburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.5).
- •Forest Oak Middle is the larger school with 828 students compared with 603.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Oak Middle better than Gaithersburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaithersburg Elementary ranks higher (32.0 vs 29.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Oak Middle and Gaithersburg Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Oak Middle: 828. Gaithersburg Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Oak Middle and Gaithersburg Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Oak Middle is 164th of 225 and Gaithersburg Elementary is 573rd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).