Serving 828 students in grades 6-8, Forest Oak Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Oak Middle School's student population of 828 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
828 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Forest Oak Middle School will create an antiracist learning community that prioritizes literacy.
School Rankings
Forest Oak Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Oak Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
62%
24%
Black
24%
32%
White
7%
31%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Oak Middle School's ranking?
Forest Oak Middle School is ranked #1170 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Forest Oak Middle School often compared to?
Forest Oak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery Village Middle School, Gaithersburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Forest Oak Middle School?
828 students attend Forest Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Forest Oak Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Oak Middle School?
Forest Oak Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Oak Middle School offer ?
Forest Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Oak Middle School part of?
Forest Oak Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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