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Gaithersburg, Maryland · ZIP 20877

Schools Near Gaithersburg

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

73OUT OF 100

Good

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

95

95/100

Excellent

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

49

49/100

Below Average

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

48

48/100

Mid-Market

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Area School Performance

Schools Listed

10

Avg Math Proficiency

13%

Avg Reading Proficiency

31%

School Score

49/100

Grades
Gaithersburg High09–122,441
23%
48%
Rosemont ElementaryPK–05564
21%
31%
Summit Hall ElementaryPK–05413
14%
22%
Washington Grove ElementaryPK–05480
12%
37%
South Lake ElementaryPK–05746
11%
22%
Gaithersburg ElementaryPK–05603
11%
22%
Shady Grove Middle06–08514
11%
44%
Gaithersburg Middle06–08869
7%
28%
Forest Oak Middle06–08828
5%
28%
Harriet R. Tubman ElementaryPK–05571Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 49/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026