- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gaithersburg, MD
Shady Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shady Grove 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 240048001127
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Grove Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Gaithersburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Grove Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Gaithersburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Shady Grove Middle held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240048001127 · Gaithersburg, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 13.2:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Shady Grove Middle held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Shady Grove 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 514
Shady Grove Middle
514 students
What this shows Shady Grove Middle reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Grove Middle compares
Shady Grove 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maryland - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 18.8%
African American 18.0%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Grove 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
Ridgeview Middle
Standard public school
722 students 14.7:1 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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Grove Middle
How many students attend Shady Grove Middle?
Shady Grove Middle has 514 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gaithersburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Middle is 13.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% 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 Shady Grove Middle?
51.1% of students at Shady Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shady Grove Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Gaithersburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Grove Middle?
Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove Middle rank among middle schools in Gaithersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove 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.