- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gaithersburg, MD
Lakelands Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakelands Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048001441
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakelands Park Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakelands Park Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakelands Park Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lakelands Park Middle held near 1,014 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 240048001441 · Gaithersburg, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
993 enr · 13.6:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Lakelands Park Middle held near 1,014 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lakelands Park 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 993
Lakelands Park Middle
993 students
What this shows Lakelands Park Middle reports 993 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakelands Park Middle compares
Lakelands Park Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 37% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Asian 18.9%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Lakelands Park 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 Lakelands Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakelands Park 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.
Gaithersburg Middle
Standard public school
869 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Forest Oak Middle
Standard public school
828 students 13.1:1 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 (~993 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakelands Park Middle
How many students attend Lakelands Park Middle?
Lakelands Park Middle has 993 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,014 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakelands Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakelands Park Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Lakelands Park Middle?
30.9% of students at Lakelands Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakelands Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakelands Park Middle is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakelands Park Middle?
Lakelands Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Lakelands Park Middle rank among middle schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakelands Park Middle ranks #1 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 Lakelands Park 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.