Gaithersburg Middle

2 Teachers' Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithersburgms/

869 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gaithersburg Middle School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a key component of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for high school and beyond by balancing rigorous core curricula with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to collaboration, innovation, and student achievement. By leveraging the resources of the large MCPS district, Gaithersburg Middle provides its students with a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and academic support services designed to cater to different learning styles. Through its focus on equity and excellence, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, globally-minded citizens within their local community and the broader academic landscape.

869

Total Students

74.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gaithersburg Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	504
Black	186
Asian	60
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
504 (58.0%)
Black
186 (21.4%)
White
70 (8.1%)
Asian
60 (6.9%)
Two or More
48 (5.5%)
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)740-4950
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/gaithersburgms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 283

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 287

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gaithersburg Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	283
Grade 7	299
Grade 8	287

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gaithersburg Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	417	48%
Male	452	52%

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