Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Cabin John Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 16:1 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 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 974 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cabin John Middle School's student population of 974 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
974 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cabin John Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabin John Middle School is 0.71, 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
#102 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
11%
33%
White
37%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabin John Middle School's ranking?
Cabin John Middle School is ranked #102 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
974 students attend Cabin John Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Cabin John Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cabin John Middle School part of?
Cabin John Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
3 3/12/2020
It is a good school, but it lacks discipline and teaching students of the real world. The punishments aren't as dire as they should be, which won't end up teaching the student right from wrong. The school's students apparently love talking about inappropriate topics.
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