- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethesda, MD
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas W. Pyle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048009000
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas W. Pyle Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas W. Pyle Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Pyle Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048009000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Thomas W. Pyle Middle held near 1,260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.2 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 240048009000 · Bethesda, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,259 enr · 15.9:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Thomas W. Pyle Middle held near 1,260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.2 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Thomas W. Pyle 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 1,259
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
1,259 students
What this shows Thomas W. Pyle Middle reports 1,259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas W. Pyle Middle compares
Thomas W. Pyle 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 92% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,259
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Asian 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Thomas W. Pyle 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 Thomas W. Pyle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas W. Pyle 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 Bethesda
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W. Pyle Middle
How many students attend Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
Thomas W. Pyle Middle has 1,259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethesda, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,241 (2022-23) → 1,260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Pyle Middle is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
4.0% of students at Thomas W. Pyle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas W. Pyle Middle is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
Thomas W. Pyle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Thomas W. Pyle Middle rank among middle schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Pyle Middle ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Thomas W. Pyle 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.