Gaithersburg Middle School
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: (240) 740-4950
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 880 students
Gaithersburg Middle School, a public school located in Gaithersburg, MD, serves grades 6-8 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Gaithersburg Middle School is a public school located in Gaithersburg, MD. 880 students attend Gaithersburg Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
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My son has been here for 2 years and he likes the school.
Posted: June 10, 2020
There are several programs that Gaithersburg Middle School have to ensure the well being and development of young adults.
Posted: June 10, 2020
Posted: June 10, 2020
I would rate my experience at Gaithersburg Middle School as above average.
Posted: June 10, 2020
COVID forced GMS to deliver instruction remotely. The school has done a wonderful job accommodating my student.
Posted: June 10, 2020
Teachers have developed good relationships with my student. They reach out and keep open communication with parents.
Posted: June 10, 2020
Posted: June 10, 2020
The leadership team at Gaithersburg does a good job providing an enriching total school experience.
Posted: June 13, 2019
Exceed expectations. They have the right call to change and prepare the student for the next challenge.
Posted: June 13, 2019
Close monitoring. Process and support in place.
Posted: June 13, 2019
Very involved for the knowledge and kids development!
Posted: June 13, 2019
Knowledgeable and very smart. They are professional.
Posted: June 13, 2019
All the 7 pillars of Gaithersburg is well known for the kids and create the character of the next leader of tomorrow.
Posted: June 13, 2019
High standard as they take the lead seriously.
Posted: June 13, 2019
Excellent there is no discussion about it. People will try to find a good excuse as always. Personnel, teacher, student, parents form the synergy of success.
Posted: October 28, 2018
Bridge Program is great! Special Ed program is great at GMS.
Posted: October 28, 2018
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So many academic options for students. Very good school.
Posted: October 17, 2018
Posted: October 17, 2018
The homework my daughter recieved is enough to make sure she is practicing the skills she is learning at home, but not so much that she is stressed or unable to participate in activities outside of school.
Posted: October 17, 2018
The teachers are responsive to emails and you can tell that they genuinely care about their students.
Posted: October 17, 2018
The GM Strong program is an amazing character building program!
Posted: October 17, 2018
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Posted: October 17, 2018
Our experience has been great. If you visit and walk the halls, you'll see lots of smiles on the faces of staff and students.
Posted: April 4, 2013
It is a great school with excellent teachers. The fact that it offers Foreign Language as additional subject is great.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 2.9 mi | |
| 2 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 5.8 mi | |
| 3 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 6.7 mi | |
| 4 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 8.1 mi | |
| 5 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 8.7 mi | |
| 6 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 7 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.1 mi | |
| 8 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.3 mi | |
| 9 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 12.8 mi | |
| 10 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 11 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 12 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 14.5 mi | |
| 13 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 15.4 mi | |
| 14 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 18.1 mi | |
| 15 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 18.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 3.4 mi | |
| 2 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 3 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 4 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 16 mi | |
| 5 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 16.5 mi | |
| 6 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 17.2 mi | |
| 7 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 17.5 mi | |
| 8 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 17.6 mi | |
| 9 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 17.7 mi | |
| 10 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 18.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 11 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 19 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 19.1 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 19.9 mi. |
| Pentagon | 20.1 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 21 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 21 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 21.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 21.4 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 22 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 22.9 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 22.9 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 24.1 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 24.4 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 28.3 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 30 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 33.3 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 38.3 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 39.2 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 39.9 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 44.2 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 46.2 mi. |
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