Ridgeview Middle School

16600 Raven Rock Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 749 students in grades 6-8, Ridgeview Middle School ranks in the top 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 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgeview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Ridgeview Middle School's student population of 749 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
749 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026

School Rankings

Ridgeview Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Middle School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#613 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
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20%
27%
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53%
45%
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51%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
35%
23%
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Black
16%
33%
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White
32%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgeview Middle School's ranking?
Ridgeview Middle School is ranked #613 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ridgeview Middle School often compared to?
Ridgeview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakelands Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Middle School?
749 students attend Ridgeview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Ridgeview Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview Middle School?
Ridgeview Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Middle School offer ?
Ridgeview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ridgeview Middle School part of?
Ridgeview Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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