- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockville, MD
Parkland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Parkland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000891
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkland Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkland Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Parkland Middle held near 1,092 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.4 → 73.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 240048000891 · Rockville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,185 enr · 16.5:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Parkland Middle held near 1,092 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.4 → 73.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Parkland 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 1,185
Parkland Middle
1,185 students
What this shows Parkland Middle reports 1,185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkland Middle compares
Parkland 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,185
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Maryland - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
African American 19.4%
Asian 13.0%
White 7.2%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Parkland 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 Parkland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkland 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.
Julius West Middle
Standard public school
1,365 students 15.5:1 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 (~1,185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkland Middle
How many students attend Parkland Middle?
Parkland Middle has 1,185 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 1,092 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkland Middle is 16.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkland Middle?
60.7% of students at Parkland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Parkland Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkland Middle?
Parkland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Parkland Middle rank among middle schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland Middle ranks #6 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 Parkland 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.