Forest Oak Middle

651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/forestoakms/

828 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Forest Oak Middle School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a vibrant educational institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Through a wide array of programs, the school strives to prepare its middle-schoolers for the challenges of high school and beyond by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to excellence and its focus on supporting the unique needs of every student. Beyond its core curriculum, Forest Oak offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Gaithersburg community, Forest Oak Middle School works to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their full potential.

828

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Oak Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	513
Black	196
Asian	43
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
513 (62.0%)
Black
196 (23.7%)
White
58 (7.0%)
Asian
43 (5.2%)
Two or More
17 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-7570
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/forestoakms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 270

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 290

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Oak Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	270
Grade 7	268
Grade 8	290

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Oak Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	390	47.1%
Male	438	52.9%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)