Forest Oak Middle

651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/forestoakms/

922 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Forest Oak Middle School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a vibrant educational institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Through a wide array of programs, the school strives to prepare its middle-schoolers for the challenges of high school and beyond by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to excellence and its focus on supporting the unique needs of every student. Beyond its core curriculum, Forest Oak offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Gaithersburg community, Forest Oak Middle School works to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their full potential.

922

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Oak Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	551
Black	212
Asian	60
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
551 (60.0 %)
Black
212 (23.1 %)
White
72 (7.8 %)
Asian
60 (6.5 %)
Two or More
23 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-7570
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/forestoakms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 304

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Oak Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	304
Grade 7	291
Grade 8	327

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Oak Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	429	46.5%
Male	490	53.1%
Not Specified	3	0.4%

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