Gaithersburg Middle vs Shady Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaithersburg Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students
Shady Grove Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Gaithersburg Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | Shady Grove Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 225 | #124 of 225 |
| National rank | #10705 of 15,369 | #9543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 869 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 35.7).
- •Shady Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Shady Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Shady Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 63.2%).
- •Gaithersburg Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Gaithersburg Middle is the larger school with 869 students compared with 514.
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 Gaithersburg Middle better than Shady Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Grove Middle ranks higher (41.3 vs 35.7 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 Gaithersburg Middle and Shady Grove Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaithersburg Middle: 869. Shady Grove Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaithersburg Middle and Shady Grove Middle rank in Maryland?
Gaithersburg Middle is 144th of 225 and Shady Grove Middle is 124th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).