Forest Oak Middle vs Montgomery Village Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 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
Montgomery Village Middle
Montgomery Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
| Measure | Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | Montgomery Village Middle Montgomery Village, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 225 | #177 of 225 |
| National rank | #12018 of 15,369 | #12571 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 828 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 14% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Montgomery Village |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 26.6).
- •Forest Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Forest Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Forest Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 59.2%).
- •Forest Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.6).
- •Forest Oak Middle is the larger school with 828 students compared with 780.
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 Montgomery Village Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Oak Middle ranks higher (29.5 vs 26.6 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 Montgomery Village Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Oak Middle: 828. Montgomery Village Middle: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Oak Middle and Montgomery Village Middle rank in Maryland?
Forest Oak Middle is 164th of 225 and Montgomery Village Middle is 177th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).