White Oak Middle School
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: (301) 288-8200
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 833 students
White Oak Middle School, a public school located in Silver Spring, MD, serves grades 6-8 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
White Oak Middle School is a public school located in Silver Spring, MD. 833 students attend White Oak Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: September 25, 2024
This school has their ups and downs, the upsetting thing is that my child would come home saying there was fights and discrimination of color, even hurtful appearance discrimination. In this environment, a child cant concentrate in. They also dont offer many opportunities, only sports. What if a kid wants to do debating? Or crafty things? They dont put an effort for this. They also dont put effort for actual sources they can trust for learning. A child shouldnt learn about something that is wrong.
The refreshing news is that children have a few world languages they can learn, from what Ive heard from my child is that many teachers do believe that a child has a talent even if they dont show it. That kids refuse to even try, but a real teacher listens and helps. This, this is what a teacher is, they believe.
Last thing is the children. Again coming from my child about the fights and how students wouldnt listen to teachers, would say horrible things, and disrespect other students. Obviously for children this is fun to watch, or even participate in. But, please educate your children, and for teachers go hard on them, soft words wont change anything.
This is my review, thank you.
Posted: September 25, 2024
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Posted: October 24, 2022
Cannot recommend this school. There are some very good teachers, there are diverse course options, and they try to serve the needs of high-achieving students with advanced classes. But the overall student body is uninterested in school, behave badly in classes, so any classes outside of honors or advanced are a real bummer for a kids who actually cares about learning. Discipline is a big issue. First week of 6th grade my kid comes home agog at the fact there were fist fights in the cafeteria, kids talking about beating up other kids. Bullying of gay/gender fluid/trans kids is so constant it largely goes ignored because the teachers would have to spend all day chastising and responding to it. The principal lacks any leadership in these areas. The guidance counselors are doing their best and recognize the whole culture needs a changes, but they need about twice the personnel to deal with the behavioral issues. My kid went in happy and excited for middle school but came out of this school with serious mental health challenges, I truly believe in part because of the stressful environment at this school. Another student brought a weapon to school, we were barely notified (lack of detail) and never told student was returning to classes with our kid, but apparently lack of transparency and tolerance for bringing weapons to school is part of 'restorative justice' approach.
Posted: October 24, 2022
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Posted: June 12, 2022
POOR management and hardly in parent involvement ! staff turnover is BEYOND high (likely due to behavioral issues from kids that come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds). Bullying is extremely high and classroom environment is BEYOND awful .
Hardly any funding goes into the school (such as clubs /extra curricular activities / facilities) . The school is just run to the ground and practically dilapidated .....
Posted: June 12, 2022
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Posted: June 1, 2022
EXTREMELY POOR ! The staff is VERY unprofessional. The principal likes to over talk people and they doesn't do anything to support / improve the school. The school is dingy , lacks funding , non existent PTA and there is BARELY any student / teacher engagement. The parking and drop off have no flow to them. Lack of planning /organization. This place is a mess and needs to be revamped. It Needs new staff/ management ASAP !!
Posted: June 1, 2022
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Posted: May 24, 2022
I wonder is this will be a nice school for me i want to make more bsf beucase i going to miss my old bsf
Posted: May 24, 2022
Posted: January 16, 2022
to be honest, the school is kinda fun the ABC dance is amazing and most of the teachers are okay
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Posted: December 19, 2021
If you want a happy child, then don't let them go here...
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Posted: December 1, 2021
I am a parent and this school just helped my sons growth so much
Posted: December 1, 2021
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Posted: June 7, 2019
My kids have had and are having such a wonderful experience at this school! There's a wide range of electives, the teachers really get to know the kids and the counseling staff is top notch! The specials teachers are also excellent.
Posted: June 7, 2019
Posted: June 7, 2019
There are teachers that have really gotten to know and challenge my kids. Appreciate them so much!
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Posted: March 4, 2016
My son is an honors and special education student both. His experience has been very good- the teachers work extra hours to help him succeed, front office staff is lovely, assistant principals are on top of things, counselors are flexible advocates. He loves all the technology classes. I was uncertain about sending him to White Oak but am very happy with his years there.
Posted: March 4, 2016
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 1.1 mi | |
| 2 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 1.2 mi | |
| 3 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 2.1 mi | |
| 4 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 2.2 mi | |
| 5 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 4.9 mi | |
| 6 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 5.1 mi | |
| 7 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 6.3 mi | |
| 8 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 7.8 mi | |
| 9 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 8.2 mi | |
| 10 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 8.5 mi | |
| 11 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 11.9 mi | |
| 12 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 13.3 mi | |
| 13 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 13.3 mi | |
| 14 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 14.4 mi | |
| 15 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 15 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 2.1 mi | |
| 2 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 4.8 mi | |
| 3 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 8.4 mi | |
| 4 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 8.5 mi | |
| 5 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 10.5 mi | |
| 6 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 11.2 mi | |
| 7 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 11.5 mi | |
| 8 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 12.1 mi | |
| 9 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 14 mi | |
| 10 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 14.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 6.5 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 12.2 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 12.5 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 12.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 12.9 mi. |
| Pentagon | 13.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 13.3 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 13.6 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 14.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 15 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 16.9 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 17.4 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 18.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 24.9 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 25.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 27.2 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 27.8 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 28.6 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 33.7 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 35.1 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 43.4 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 49.3 mi. |
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