Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, White Oak Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Oak Middle School's student population of 808 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
808 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
White Oak Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Oak Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1026 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
55%
24%
Black
30%
32%
White
4%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Montgomery County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Oak Middle School's ranking?
White Oak Middle School is ranked #1026 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are White Oak Middle School often compared to?
White Oak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briggs Chaney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend White Oak Middle School?
808 students attend White Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of White Oak Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Oak Middle School?
White Oak Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oak Middle School offer ?
White Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Oak Middle School part of?
White Oak Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I wish you had a space to post old year book pics. I attended this school in 1980 or so and would love to see my old year book pic.
WHITE OAK MIDDLE (JR HIGH) STILL THE BEST!!! LOL
3 10/10/2025
White oak is good but the people there aren't as kind and as far as teachers go they are pretty good but some of the disciplinery methods are either too soft or too hard on the child.
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