White Oak Middle

12201 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/whiteoakms/

852 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

White Oak Middle School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is situated in a diverse, residential community in eastern Montgomery County and operates with a mission to provide a rigorous and supportive academic environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," focusing not only on core academic standards but also on fostering social-emotional growth and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard core subjects, honors-level courses, and various elective opportunities designed to cater to student interests. White Oak is known for its commitment to inclusive education, offering support services for students with diverse learning needs and English language learners. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, intramural sports, and arts programs, all of which are intended to help students build school spirit and develop leadership skills within a collaborative community atmosphere.

852

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Oak Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	451
Black	262
Asian	70
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
451 (53.1 %)
Black
262 (30.8 %)
Asian
70 (8.2 %)
White
42 (4.9 %)
Two or More
24 (2.8 %)
American Indian
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:	(301)288-8200
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/whiteoakms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 6 295

Grade 7 262

Grade 8 295