For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,339 students in 20850, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20850, MD are Robert Frost Middle School, Julius West Middle School and John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20850 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 20850, MD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best 20850, MD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Scott Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-3949
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #22.
Julius West Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Great Falls Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,307 students
Rank: #33.
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
20850, Maryland Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gateway To College Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 453-2490
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Montgomery County Evening High School Centers (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 Hungerford Dr Cesc Rm 167
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 517-5005
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20850, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20850, MD include Robert Frost Middle School, Julius West Middle School and John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol.
How many public middle schools are located in 20850?
3 public middle schools are located in 20850.
What is the racial composition of students in 20850?
20850 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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