John Poole Middle

Summary:

John Poole Middle is a public middle school located in Poolesville, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 443 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Montgomery County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in academic proficiency, with 74.2% of students proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts compared to 55.3% for the district and 48.4% for the state.

John Poole Middle stands out for its racial diversity, with a student body that is 59.14% white, 12.87% Hispanic, 9.71% Asian, 7.22% African American, and 10.61% two or more races. This diversity is noteworthy compared to many nearby schools. The school has also consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Maryland, with a ranking of 28 out of 328 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in the state.

John Poole Middle's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, ranking 10th out of 303 Maryland middle schools for female students and 12th out of 288 for male students, both with a 5-star rating. This suggests the school is effectively serving a range of student populations and promoting equity in educational outcomes, outperforming nearby schools like Hallie Wells Middle, Gaithersburg Middle, and Montgomery Village Middle.

Detail:

Public 6-8

17014 Tom Fox Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837

(240) 740-4200

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,627

Students who attend John Poole Middle usually attend:

High:

Poolesville High

Feeder schools for John Poole Middle:

Elementary:	Monocacy Elementary
	Poolesville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Poole Middle ranks better than 91.5% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^th among 40 ranked middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.86. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details John Poole Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (59.1%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Poole Middle is 15.5. 29 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare John Poole Middle employs 28.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Poole Middle is $19,627, which is the 8^th highest among 40 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John Poole Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks John Poole Middle 28^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See John Poole Middle in the ranking list.)

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John Poole Middle

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Rank History for all students at John Poole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	13.59	218^th	252	13.5%
2005	13.63	223^rd	255	12.5%
2006	11.80	224^th	254	11.8%
2007	16.95	218^th	264	17.4%
2008	85.58	33^rd	283	88.3%
2009	81.12	43^rd	301	85.7%
2010	82.71	41^st	324	87.3%
2011	81.75	49^th	309	84.1%
2012	82.37	46^th	314	85.4%
2013	82.71	46^th	316	85.4%
2014	84.01	48^th	339	85.8%
2015	79.84	51^st	315	83.8%
2016	90.93	21^st	314	93.3%
2017	80.14	62^nd	317	80.4%
2018	88.43	43^rd	328	86.9%
2019	84.10	48^th	316	84.8%
2021	93.37	10^th	303	96.7%
2022	85.61	46^th	333	86.2%
2023	87.41	30^th	322	90.7%
2024	89.86	28^th	328	91.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at John Poole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.94	56^th	120	53.3%

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Rank History for Female students at John Poole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.46	10^th	303	96.7%

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Rank History for Male students at John Poole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.88	12^th	288	95.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Poole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.11	27^th	207	87.0%

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Rank History for White students at John Poole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.62	36^th	210	82.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John Poole Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	376	24	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	415
1999	382	19	4	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	421
2000	389	23	10	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	434
2001	387	23	7	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	427
2002	402	21	6	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	443
2003	402	21	6	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	443
2004	412	21	5	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	451
2005	381	16	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2006	334	26	7	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	384
2007	326	31	7	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	385
2008	330	29	5	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	387
2009	328	26	5	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	379
2010	298	28	4	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	355
2011	271	21	8	34	0	0	21	0	355
2012	286	22	11	36	2	0	23	0	380
2013	252	19	13	45	3	0	19	0	351
2014	260	22	17	30	3	0	19	0	351
2015	235	14	19	37	1	1	19	0	326
2016	249	16	16	36	0	1	14	0	332
2017	260	22	25	41	2	0	10	0	360
2018	269	21	27	44	2	0	12	0	375
2019	263	25	37	48	2	0	20	0	395
2020	268	24	26	51	1	0	20	0	390
2021	254	21	20	52	0	0	34	0	381
2022	262	30	35	53	0	1	45	1	427
2023	262	32	43	57	0	1	47	1	443

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Poole Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	415	26.5	15.7	7.5
1999	421	26.5	15.9	11.4
2000	434	29.3	14.8	11.8
2001	427	28.7	14.9	5.4
2002	443	29.7	14.9	5.2
2003	443	29.7	14.9	5.2
2004	451	27.6	16.3	4
2005	411	28.0	14.7	6.8
2006	384	27.0	14.2	7.8
2007	385	25.7	15.0	10.1
2008	387	26.5	14.6	8.8
2009	379	25.6	14.8	9
2010	355	24.8	14.3	11.3
2011	355	24.2	14.6	14.4
2012	380	26.0	14.6	12.9
2013	351	26.3	13.3	14.5
2014	351	24.0	14.6	12.3
2015	326	23.0	14.1	14.1
2016	332	23.0	14.4	11.1
2017	360	24.6	14.6	11.4
2018	375	25.8	14.5	9.9
2019	395	26.4	14.9	12.2
2020	390	24.8	15.7	12.8
2021	381	26.6	14.3	12.6
2022	427	28.0	15.2	14.3
2023	443	28.4	15.5	18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Poole Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	415	26.5	15.7	7.5
1999	421	26.5	15.9	11.4
2000	434	29.3	14.8	11.8
2001	427	28.7	14.9	5.4
2002	443	29.7	14.9	5.2
2003	443	29.7	14.9	5.2
2004	451	27.6	16.3	4
2005	411	28.0	14.7	6.8
2006	384	27.0	14.2	7.8
2007	385	25.7	15.0	10.1
2008	387	26.5	14.6	8.8
2009	379	25.6	14.8	9
2010	355	24.8	14.3	11.3
2011	355	24.2	14.6	14.4
2012	380	26.0	14.6	12.9
2013	351	26.3	13.3	14.5
2014	351	24.0	14.6	12.3
2015	326	23.0	14.1	14.1
2016	332	23.0	14.4	11.1
2017	360	24.6	14.6	11.4
2018	375	25.8	14.5	9.9
2019	395	26.4	14.9	12.2
2020	390	24.8	15.7	12.8
2021	381	26.6	14.3	12.6
2022	427	28.0	15.2	14.3
2023	443	28.4	15.5	18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John Poole Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$374 (2.1%)	$17,342 (97.9%)	$17,716
2020	$180 (1.0%)	$17,720 (99.0%)	$17,900
2021	$489 (2.6%)	$18,420 (97.4%)	$18,910
2022	$1,266 (7.1%)	$16,611 (92.9%)	$17,877
2023	$853 (4.3%)	$18,774 (95.7%)	$19,627

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Poole Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 30^th of 322 Middle schools	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	395	443	12.2%
African American	25	32	28%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	37	43	16.2%
Hispanic	48	57	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	263	262	0.4%
Two or More Races	20	47	135%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.2%	18.3%	6.1%

Schools Near John Poole Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Poole Middle	Public	6-8	17014 Tom Fox Ave	Poolesville	20837	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4200	443	28	15.5	18.3%	262 (59.1%)	32 (7.2%)	57 (12.9%)	43 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (10.6%)	89.9	28^th of 328 public middle schools	91.5%		87.4	30^th of 322 public middle schools	90.7%	2	42.8	34.4	5.6	45.7	71.7	77.6	72.9	74.2	64.2	62.7	51.1	$19,627	$853	$18,774
Kingsview Middle	Public	6-8	18909 Kingsview Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7130	960	61	15.8	37.1%	201 (20.9%)	240 (25.0%)	186 (19.4%)	258 (26.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (7.6%)	82.7	47^th of 328 public middle schools	85.7%		82.8	43^rd of 322 public middle schools	86.6%	4	30.8	28.2		36.4	62.2	69.7	67.1	66.5	44.5	81.6	41.0	$17,576	$808	$16,768
Martin Luther King Junior Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	13737 Wisteria Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6350	890	60	14.8	62.7%	110 (12.4%)	320 (36.0%)	302 (33.9%)	106 (11.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.3%)	39.8	167^th of 328 public middle schools	49.1%		50.5	127^th of 322 public middle schools	60.6%	40	19.6			17.2	39.9	34.1	38.7	37.5	41.9	45.2	24.7	$17,534	$849	$16,685
Ridgeview Middle	Public	6-8	16600 Raven Rock Dr	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3330	751	50	15.1	42.1%	266 (35.4%)	113 (15.0%)	248 (33.0%)	78 (10.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.7%)	56.4	110^th of 328 public middle schools	66.5%		58.9	106^th of 322 public middle schools	67.1%	4	22.5			19.4	47.9	46.5	46.5	46.9	44.7	34.4	31.2	$18,681	$841	$17,839
Roberto W. Clemente Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	18808 Waring Station Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 284-4750	857	64	13.3	59.3%	104 (12.1%)	275 (32.1%)	295 (34.4%)	144 (16.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.1%)	48.1	137^th of 328 public middle schools	58.2%		54.8	120^th of 322 public middle schools	62.7%	17	19.6	7.3		18.7	46.8	47.2	50.3	48.2	34.3	32.1	24.0	$19,210	$955	$18,255
Lakelands Park Middle	Public	6-8	1200 Main St	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6450	1,042	73	14.2	34.2%	348 (33.4%)	149 (14.3%)	270 (25.9%)	207 (19.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.0%)	72.4	73^rd of 328 public middle schools	77.7%		75.7	60^th of 322 public middle schools	81.4%	13	29.1	13.6		30.9	62.5	64.7	59.0	62.0	48.2	56.4	36.3	$19,531	$957	$18,575
Neelsville Middle	Public	6-8	11700 Neelsville Church Rd	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 353-8064	815	56	14.5	71.3%	56 (6.9%)	212 (26.0%)	400 (49.1%)	109 (13.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.4%)	29	207^th of 328 public middle schools	36.9%		27.4	219^th of 322 public middle schools	32.0%	12	9.5			9.6	35.6	38.3	32.4	35.5	27.2	34.9	17.3	$17,999	$877	$17,123
Rocky Hill Middle	Public	6-8	22401 Brick Haven Way	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6670	1,058	69	15.3	52.0%	122 (11.5%)	297 (28.1%)	355 (33.6%)	212 (20.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (6.4%)	52.5	127^th of 328 public middle schools	61.3%		51.8	124^th of 322 public middle schools	61.5%	3	18.8	14.7		22.4	52.2	46.0	46.4	48.1	55.5	64.7	30.9	$17,852	$950	$16,902
Montgomery Village Middle	Public	6-8	19300 Watkins Mill Rd	Montgomery Village	20886	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-6720	773	61	12.7	80.2%	37 (4.8%)	191 (24.7%)	454 (58.7%)	65 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.1%)	14	291^st of 328 public middle schools	11.3%		14.4	282^nd of 322 public middle schools	12.4%	9					20.8	21.2	24.2	22.0	16.7	27.3	11.6	$21,643	$2,212	$19,431
Hallie Wells Middle	Public	6-8	11701 Little Seneca Parkway	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 284-4800	963	62	15.4	20.4%	187 (19.4%)	191 (19.8%)	124 (12.9%)	409 (42.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.2%)	85.5	38^th of 328 public middle schools	88.4%		84.3	39^th of 322 public middle schools	87.9%	1	44.8	9.4		35.0	72.1	71.1	71.5	71.5	36.4	38.9	46.8	$18,103	$952	$17,151

Frequently Asked Questions about John Poole Middle

What high school do graduates of John Poole Middle attend?

Students who attend John Poole Middle usually go on to attend Poolesville High

What district is John Poole Middle in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of John Poole Middle?

Students at John Poole Middle are 59% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 7% African American.

How many students attend John Poole Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended John Poole Middle.

Is John Poole Middle a good school?

Yes. John Poole Middle ranks in the top 8.5% of Maryland middle schools.

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