Enrollment
780
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery Village, MD
Montgomery Village Middle
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Village Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000879
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Village Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Montgomery Village · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Village Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Village Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montgomery Village, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montgomery Village Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montgomery Village Middle
Montgomery Village Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Montgomery Village, Maryland, enrolling 780 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 780 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Montgomery Village Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montgomery Village Middle compares
Montgomery Village Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 49% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maryland - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
African American 21.9%
Asian 5.5%
White 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Montgomery Village Middle is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Montgomery Village Middle.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Montgomery Village Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Village Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~780 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Village Middle
How many students attend Montgomery Village Middle?
Montgomery Village Middle has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery Village, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Village Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Village Middle is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Village Middle?
73.0% of students at Montgomery Village Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Village Middle?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Village Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Montgomery Village, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Village Middle?
Montgomery Village Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montgomery Village Middle rank among public schools in Montgomery Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Village Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montgomery Village, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Montgomery Village on the city page.
Is Montgomery Village Middle a good school?
Montgomery Village Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Montgomery Village 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.
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