At a glance
Reported students
1,177
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
576
Takoma Park Middle: 1,177 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,131
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Takoma Park Middle
Takoma Park Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Silver Spring. It is one of 212 current school records connected to Montgomery County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,177 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Maryland median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (33%) and White (30.5%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Takoma Park Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.5%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black33%
- Asian11.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Montgomery County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,185 reported students
North Bethesda Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,224 reported students
Tilden Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,112 reported students
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,259 reported students
Earle B. Wood Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,019 reported students
Silver Spring International Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,015 reported students
Public schools near Takoma Park Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring International Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,015 | 1 mi |
| Ida B. Wells MS Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools | 06–08 | 521 | 1.3 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle Middle · Charter · Friendship PCS | 04–08 | 172 | 1.4 mi |
| Capital City PCS - MS Middle · Charter · Capital City PCS | 05–08 | 344 | 1.6 mi |
| Paul PCS - MS Middle · Charter · Paul PCS | 05–08 | 328 | 1.8 mi |
| Eastern Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 963 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Takoma Park Middle
What grades does Takoma Park Middle serve?
Takoma Park Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Montgomery County Public Schools.
How many students attend Takoma Park Middle?
Takoma Park Middle reported 1,177 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,131 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Takoma Park Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 1,177 students and 70.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Takoma Park Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Takoma Park Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Takoma Park Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Takoma Park Middle in?
Takoma Park Middle is part of Montgomery County Public Schools, based in Rockville, MD, which operates 212 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Takoma Park Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Silver Spring International Middle (1 mi), Ida B. Wells MS (1.3 mi), Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.