- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gaithersburg, MD
Ridgeview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000903
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ridgeview Middle held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 240048000903 · Gaithersburg, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 14.7:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Ridgeview Middle held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview 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 722
Ridgeview Middle
722 students
What this shows Ridgeview Middle reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview Middle compares
Ridgeview 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
White 29.5%
African American 18.7%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview 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
Forest Oak Middle
Standard public school
828 students 13.1:1 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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Middle
How many students attend Ridgeview Middle?
Ridgeview Middle has 722 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Middle is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeview Middle?
36.5% of students at Ridgeview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 33.0% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Middle?
Ridgeview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Ridgeview Middle rank among middle schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Middle ranks #2 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 Ridgeview 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.