Is Richard Montgomery High a good school?

Richard Montgomery High ranks 41 st of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Richard Montgomery High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,390 students attended Richard Montgomery High.

What is the racial makeup of Richard Montgomery High?

Students at Richard Montgomery High are 28% White, 27% Hispanic, 24% Asian, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Richard Montgomery High?

Richard Montgomery High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bayard Rustin Elementary Elementary : Beall Elementary Elementary : College Gardens Elementary Elementary : Ritchie Park Elementary Elementary : Twinbrook Elementary Middle : Julius West Middle

Richard Montgomery High

Summary:

Richard Montgomery High is a public magnet high school located in Rockville, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,390 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richard Montgomery High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maryland, ranking 41st out of 146 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 67.1% of 10th-grade students and 67.1% of all students proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the Montgomery County and Maryland averages. However, the school's performance in MCAP/Mathematics is relatively lower, with only 6.4% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district and state averages. Richard Montgomery High has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 27.91% White, 14.69% African American, 27.15% Hispanic, and 23.68% Asian in the 2022-2023 school year, which is notable compared to nearby schools like Walter Johnson High and Winston Churchill High, which have higher percentages of White and Asian students.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Richard Montgomery High has increased from 24.07% in 2020-2021 to 33.26% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. This rate is lower than some nearby schools, such as Gaithersburg High and Wheaton High, which have free and reduced-price lunch rates above 50%. Richard Montgomery High has a relatively high per-student spending of $14,471 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools. Despite its diverse student population, Richard Montgomery High has been able to maintain strong academic outcomes across different racial groups, suggesting that the school may have effective strategies in place to support the academic success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

250 Richard Montgomery Dr
Rockville, MD 20852-1147

(240) 740-6100

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,178

Feeder schools for Richard Montgomery High:

Elementary:	Bayard Rustin Elementary
	Beall Elementary
	College Gardens Elementary
	Ritchie Park Elementary
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	Twinbrook Elementary
Middle:	Julius West Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 2,390

Racial breakdown:

White:

27.9%

Hispanic:

27.2%

Asian:

23.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richard Montgomery High ranks better than 71.9% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 10^th among 13 ranked high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richard Montgomery High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Richard Montgomery High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (27.9%), Hispanic (27.2%), Asian (23.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Montgomery High is 17.7. 21 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Richard Montgomery High employs 134.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Montgomery High is $16,178. 24 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Richard Montgomery High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Montgomery High 41^st of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Richard Montgomery High 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 all students at Richard Montgomery High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	50.88	68^th	201	66.2%
2005	69.16	32^nd	204	84.3%
2006	64.18	61^st	204	70.1%
2007	65.09	70^th	209	66.5%
2008	74.12	67^th	214	68.7%
2009	76.14	49^th	213	77.0%
2010	77.23	50^th	220	77.3%
2011	65.16	76^th	183	58.5%
2012	74.52	49^th	187	73.8%
2013	71.32	60^th	185	67.6%
2014	77.23	58^th	231	74.9%
2015	66.92	52^nd	233	77.7%
2016	64.89	67^th	233	71.2%
2017	67.83	34^th	180	81.1%
2018	68.56	34^th	197	82.7%
2019	60.10	46^th	138	66.7%
2021	73.21	10^th	32	68.8%
2022	74.52	15^th	225	93.3%
2023	57.78	35^th	127	72.4%
2024	55.77	41^st	146	71.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Richard Montgomery High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.98	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Richard Montgomery High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.96	11^th	35	68.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Richard Montgomery High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.45	5^th	25	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Richard Montgomery High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.09	11^th	40	72.5%

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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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by a parent
Sunday, January 15, 2012

Military Mom here. Overall the school teaching methods are first rate. However, if you have an individual concern the common theme is "WE have 2000 students here" and are unable to help you or your student. Math teacher upset summer homework was not completed by my son when we just arrived 2 weeks prior to school beginning from overseas. Math policy was vague concerning calculators and teacher faulted my son. Husband and I got involved with admin even school board. Outcome Math policy changed following year and my son got a C in class. He was a straight A student before and after this teacher. Bottom line no compassion. Quality education by mostly Master degreed teachers, but no positive thoughts about your kid here only emphasize taking AP classes so they can up their rating. If your kid has a problem with a teacher, personality clash, get involved with guidance counselor and move them out of the class. My easy going son thought he could handle but teacher was ruthless entire semester. Good news she did not ruin his academic scholarship to college of his choice. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, December 18, 2009

I currently attend RM, and it is an amazing experience with great faculty, students, and work. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Richard Montgomery High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	753	180	202	164	4	n/a	n/a	0	1303
1990	727	173	203	175	4	n/a	n/a	0	1282
1991	788	174	224	187	2	n/a	n/a	0	1375
1992	824	187	234	195	4	n/a	n/a	0	1444
1993	823	172	237	208	5	n/a	n/a	0	1445
1994	882	166	233	217	3	n/a	n/a	0	1501
1995	881	210	247	192	3	n/a	n/a	0	1533
1996	881	210	247	192	3	n/a	n/a	0	1533
1997	876	218	244	196	7	n/a	n/a	0	1541
1998	908	212	273	200	8	n/a	n/a	0	1601
1999	927	205	257	219	8	n/a	n/a	0	1616
2000	896	207	270	231	7	n/a	n/a	0	1611
2001	908	196	287	251	4	n/a	n/a	0	1646
2002	889	238	367	272	5	n/a	n/a	0	1771
2003	889	238	367	272	5	n/a	n/a	0	1771
2004	898	262	397	283	3	n/a	n/a	0	1843
2005	882	287	436	307	4	n/a	n/a	0	1916
2006	890	317	424	309	4	n/a	n/a	0	1944
2007	858	327	454	281	4	n/a	n/a	0	1924
2008	783	326	475	282	7	n/a	n/a	0	1873
2009	828	332	478	311	4	n/a	n/a	0	1953
2010	805	349	525	362	8	n/a	n/a	0	2049
2011	711	317	509	417	5	0	85	0	2044
2012	681	306	537	467	4	0	105	0	2100
2013	666	321	537	481	3	0	116	0	2124
2014	650	341	558	495	3	1	118	0	2166
2015	659	356	553	515	5	1	107	0	2196
2016	684	342	572	526	6	1	113	0	2244
2017	705	395	620	558	6	0	107	0	2391
2018	716	425	600	568	2	0	117	0	2428
2019	731	419	645	564	3	1	120	0	2483
2020	729	430	615	591	3	2	135	0	2505
2021	699	399	586	577	4	2	143	0	2410
2022	699	364	566	559	7	3	132	4	2334
2023	667	351	566	649	9	1	138	9	2390

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

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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 Richard Montgomery High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1303	92.6	14.0	n/a
1990	1282	88.7	14.4	6.5
1991	1375	91.8	14.9	7.7
1992	1444	89.8	16.0	9.6
1993	1445	91.4	15.8	9.6
1994	1501	89.9	16.7	12.6
1995	1533	87.0	17.6	11.1
1996	1533	87.0	17.6	11.1
1997	1541	88.0	17.5	11.2
1998	1601	92.2	17.4	10.7
1999	1616	92.3	17.5	10.2
2000	1611	99.4	16.2	13.1
2001	1646	101.5	16.2	10
2002	1771	99.9	17.7	11.7
2003	1771	99.9	17.7	11.7
2004	1843	111.5	16.5	12.5
2005	1916	109.0	17.6	11.2
2006	1944	115.0	16.9	14.7
2007	1924	118.5	16.2	14.9
2008	1873	110.6	16.9	16.3
2009	1953	110.8	17.6	15.6
2010	2049	117.1	17.5	17.9
2011	2044	113.9	17.9	18.1
2012	2100	116.6	18.0	20.6
2013	2124	119.2	17.8	20.6
2014	2166	121.8	17.7	19.3
2015	2196	123.0	17.8	20.5
2016	2244	120.0	18.7	18.4
2017	2391	129.3	18.4	19.8
2018	2428	138.3	17.5	20.1
2019	2483	135.0	18.3	19.8
2020	2505	139.2	17.9	19.4
2021	2410	136.4	17.6	24.1
2022	2334	134.6	17.3	26.8
2023	2390	134.4	17.7	33.3

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 Richard Montgomery High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1303	92.6	14.0	n/a
1990	1282	88.7	14.4	6.5
1991	1375	91.8	14.9	7.7
1992	1444	89.8	16.0	9.6
1993	1445	91.4	15.8	9.6
1994	1501	89.9	16.7	12.6
1995	1533	87.0	17.6	11.1
1996	1533	87.0	17.6	11.1
1997	1541	88.0	17.5	11.2
1998	1601	92.2	17.4	10.7
1999	1616	92.3	17.5	10.2
2000	1611	99.4	16.2	13.1
2001	1646	101.5	16.2	10
2002	1771	99.9	17.7	11.7
2003	1771	99.9	17.7	11.7
2004	1843	111.5	16.5	12.5
2005	1916	109.0	17.6	11.2
2006	1944	115.0	16.9	14.7
2007	1924	118.5	16.2	14.9
2008	1873	110.6	16.9	16.3
2009	1953	110.8	17.6	15.6
2010	2049	117.1	17.5	17.9
2011	2044	113.9	17.9	18.1
2012	2100	116.6	18.0	20.6
2013	2124	119.2	17.8	20.6
2014	2166	121.8	17.7	19.3
2015	2196	123.0	17.8	20.5
2016	2244	120.0	18.7	18.4
2017	2391	129.3	18.4	19.8
2018	2428	138.3	17.5	20.1
2019	2483	135.0	18.3	19.8
2020	2505	139.2	17.9	19.4
2021	2410	136.4	17.6	24.1
2022	2334	134.6	17.3	26.8
2023	2390	134.4	17.7	33.3

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 Richard Montgomery High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$474 (3.6%)	$12,785 (96.4%)	$13,259
2020	$430 (3.2%)	$13,063 (96.8%)	$13,493
2021	$792 (5.5%)	$13,679 (94.5%)	$14,471
2022	$1,374 (9.4%)	$13,255 (90.6%)	$14,629
2023	$1,040 (6.4%)	$15,138 (93.6%)	$16,178

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Montgomery High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 35^th of 127 High schools	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2483	2390	3.7%
African American	419	351	16.2%
American Indian	3	9	200%
Asian	645	566	12.2%
Hispanic	564	649	15.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	731	667	8.8%
Two or More Races	120	138	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	33.3%	13.5%

Schools Near Richard Montgomery High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)			MCAP Algebra I (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 All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richard Montgomery High	Public, Magnet	9-12	250 Richard Montgomery Dr	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6100	2,390	134	17.7	33.3%	667 (27.9%)	351 (14.7%)	649 (27.2%)	566 (23.7%)	9 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	138 (5.8%)	55.8	41^st of 146 public high schools	71.9%		57.8	35^th of 127 public high schools	72.4%	6	6.4		67.1	67.1	6.4	$16,178	$1,040	$15,138
Rockville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Baltimore Rd	Rockville	20851	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6600	1,516	97	15.6	49.6%	363 (23.9%)	226 (14.9%)	670 (44.2%)	175 (11.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (4.9%)								(n/a)			66.8	66.8		$19,724	$1,404	$18,321
Thomas S. Wootton High	Public	9-12	2100 Wootton Pkwy	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1500	1,911	105	18.2	12.8%	711 (37.2%)	224 (11.7%)	157 (8.2%)	732 (38.3%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (4.2%)	85.5	2^nd of 146 public high schools	98.6%		80.7	5^th of 127 public high schools	96.1%	3	9.6		85.1	85.1	9.6	$16,616	$1,054	$15,562
Rock Terrace School	Public	6-12	11400 Marcliff Rd	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4650	73	21	3.4	54.8%	20 (27.4%)	25 (34.2%)	17 (23.3%)	9 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)						$94,122	$31,130	$62,992
Winston Churchill High	Public	9-12	11300 Gainsborough Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5400	2,234	121	18.4	10.4%	958 (42.9%)	224 (10.0%)	200 (9.0%)	709 (31.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	132 (5.9%)	85.6	1^st of 146 public high schools	99.3%		68.2	17^th of 127 public high schools	86.6%	16	19.0		83.1	83.1	19.0	$16,771	$1,192	$15,579
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol	Public	6-12	15000 Broschart Rd	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 251-6900	84	22	3.8	63.1%	23 (27.4%)	31 (36.9%)	17 (20.2%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.3%)								(n/a)		10.0	33.3	25.7		$72,851	$25,663	$47,188
Col. Zadok Magruder High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5939 Muncaster Mill Rd	Rockville	20855	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-5550	1,686	109	15.4	51.3%	357 (21.2%)	316 (18.7%)	711 (42.2%)	220 (13.0%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (4.4%)								(n/a)			60.4	60.4		$18,668	$1,491	$17,177
Walter Johnson High	Public	9-12	6400 Rock Spring Dr	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6900	2,942	158	18.5	18.4%	1,459 (49.6%)	378 (12.8%)	537 (18.3%)	359 (12.2%)	7 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	186 (6.3%)	69.5	15^th of 146 public high schools	89.7%		67.5	18^th of 127 public high schools	85.8%	3	11.9		75.4	75.4	11.9	$15,547	$857	$14,689
Wheaton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12401 Dalewood Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 321-3400	2,599	158	16.5	65.3%	253 (9.7%)	497 (19.1%)	1,502 (57.8%)	290 (11.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	52 (2.0%)	40.6	84^th of 146 public high schools	42.5%					(n/a)	6.3		51.4	51.4	6.3	$16,637	$1,267	$15,370
Gaithersburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	101 Education Blvd	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 284-4500	2,436	171	14.2	65.8%	232 (9.5%)	521 (21.4%)	1,452 (59.6%)	156 (6.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	65 (2.7%)								(n/a)			40.5	40.5		$18,719	$1,183	$17,536

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