- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gaithersburg, MD
Forest Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for Forest Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000644
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Oak Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Oak Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Oak Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Forest Oak Middle shrank from 922 students in 2022-23 to 847 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 240048000644 · Gaithersburg, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 13.1:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Forest Oak Middle shrank from 922 students in 2022-23 to 847 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 63.2 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Forest Oak Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school 828
Forest Oak Middle
828 students
What this shows Forest Oak Middle reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Oak Middle compares
Forest Oak Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 34% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 23.7%
White 7.0%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Forest Oak Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Oak Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Oak Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Gaithersburg
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakelands Park Middle
Standard public school
993 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Gaithersburg Middle
Standard public school
869 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Middle
Standard public school
722 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Shady Grove Middle
Standard public school
514 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Oak Middle
How many students attend Forest Oak Middle?
Forest Oak Middle has 828 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Oak Middle is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Oak Middle?
65.7% of students at Forest Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at Forest Oak Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Oak Middle?
Forest Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Oak Middle rank among middle schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Oak Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Gaithersburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gaithersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Forest Oak Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.