Ridgeview Middle

16600 Raven Rock Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ridgeviewms/

722 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ridgeview Middle School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Situated in the Quince Orchard cluster, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Ridgeview Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development and community engagement. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and service-learning opportunities, which help students build leadership skills and social connections. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Ridgeview strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school by prioritizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning within a collaborative and diverse community.

722

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeview Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	238
Black	135
Asian	93
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

Hispanic
238 (33.0%)
White
213 (29.5%)
Black
135 (18.7%)
Asian
93 (12.9%)
Two or More
42 (5.8%)
American Indian
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)740-3330
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ridgeviewms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 6 240

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 266

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridgeview Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	240
Grade 7	216
Grade 8	266

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridgeview Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	45.8%
Male	391	54.2%

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