Enrollment
1,224
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethesda, MD
North Bethesda Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Bethesda 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 240048001118
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bethesda Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bethesda Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bethesda Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Bethesda Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Bethesda Middle
North Bethesda Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Bethesda, Maryland, enrolling 1,224 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Maryland schools and 28% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,224 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bethesda's middle schools, it stands alongside Thomas W. Pyle Middle (1,259 students): North Bethesda Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda Middle compares
North Bethesda 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 74% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,224
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 13.3%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, North Bethesda Middle is more mixed than 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 North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bethesda 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 in Bethesda
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Bethesda Middle
How many students attend North Bethesda Middle?
North Bethesda Middle has 1,224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethesda, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bethesda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bethesda Middle is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bethesda Middle?
12.6% of students at North Bethesda Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bethesda Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Bethesda Middle is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bethesda Middle?
North Bethesda Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 North Bethesda Middle rank among middle schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bethesda Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda on the city page.
Is North Bethesda Middle a good school?
North Bethesda Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 North Bethesda 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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