At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
467
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
21%-33.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
John Poole Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Poolesville, Maryland. The school enrolls 467 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CityPoolesville
ZIP20837
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000861
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment467
White57.6%
Hispanic / Latino16.5%
Black / African American8.1%
Asian11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
57.6%
Hispanic
16.5%
Black
8.1%
Asian
11.6%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.