- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockville, MD
Julius West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Julius West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000857
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julius West Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Julius West Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julius West Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Julius West Middle held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.4 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 240048000857 · Rockville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,365 enr · 15.5:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Julius West Middle held near 1,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.4 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Julius West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school
Julius West Middle
1,365 students
What this shows Julius West Middle reports 1,365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julius West Middle compares
Julius West Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,365
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Maryland - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
White 27.5%
African American 16.0%
Asian 16.0%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Julius West Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julius West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julius West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Rockville
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Parkland Middle
Standard public school
1,185 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Tilden Middle
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Earle B. Wood Middle
Standard public school
1,019 students 14:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost Middle School
Standard public school
915 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Redland Middle
Standard public school
562 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julius West Middle
How many students attend Julius West Middle?
Julius West Middle has 1,365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,325 (2022-23) → 1,307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius West Middle is 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julius West Middle?
36.5% of students at Julius West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julius West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Julius West Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julius West Middle?
Julius West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julius West Middle rank among middle schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Julius West Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Rockville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Julius West Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.