Cabin John Middle School

10701 Gainsborough Road
Potomac, MD 20854
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 983 students in grades 6-8, Cabin John Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cabin John Middle School's student population of 983 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
983 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Blue and Gold

School Rankings

Cabin John Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabin John Middle School is 0.73, which is less than 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)
#141 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
48%
27%
78%
45%
68%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
34%
7%
Hispanic
11%
24%
Black
11%
32%
White
37%
31%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cj The Cougar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cabin John Middle School's ranking?
Cabin John Middle School is ranked #141 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cabin John Middle School often compared to?
Cabin John Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert Hoover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cabin John Middle School?
983 students attend Cabin John Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Cabin John Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cabin John Middle School?
Cabin John Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cabin John Middle School offer ?
Cabin John Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cabin John Middle School part of?
Cabin John Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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