For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,359 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 40% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), 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 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 72% (majority Black).
Best 20850, MD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Frost Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 Scott Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-7610
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-7610
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Julius West Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Great Falls Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Gr: 4-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 72% (majority Black).
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