- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silver Spring, MD
Takoma Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Takoma Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000933
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Takoma Park Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Takoma Park Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Takoma Park Middle ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Takoma Park Middle held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.9 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 240048000933 · Silver Spring, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,177 enr · 17.3:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Takoma Park Middle held near 1,124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.9 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Takoma Park 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 1,177
Takoma Park Middle
1,177 students
What this shows Takoma Park Middle reports 1,177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Takoma Park Middle compares
Takoma Park 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 30% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,177 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,177
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Maryland - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.1%
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Takoma Park 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 Silver Spring
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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A. Mario Loiederman Middle
Standard public school
978 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Eastern Middle
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963 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Francis Scott Key Middle
Standard public school
950 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Argyle Middle
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Briggs Chaney Middle
Standard public school
858 students 13:1 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 (~1,177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Takoma Park Middle
How many students attend Takoma Park Middle?
Takoma Park Middle has 1,177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,077 (2022-23) → 1,124 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Takoma Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Takoma Park Middle is 17.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Takoma Park Middle?
34.3% of students at Takoma Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Takoma Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Takoma Park Middle is African American at 33.1% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Takoma Park Middle?
Takoma Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Takoma Park Middle rank among middle schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Takoma Park Middle ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Takoma Park 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.