- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethesda, MD
Westland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Westland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000949
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westland Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Bethesda · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westland Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westland Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bethesda, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Westland Middle held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 240048000949 · Bethesda, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 16.1:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Westland Middle held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Westland 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 839
Westland Middle
839 students
What this shows Westland Middle reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westland Middle compares
Westland 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 12.5%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Westland 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 Westland 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 | Similar 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 Westland 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westland Middle
How many students attend Westland Middle?
Westland Middle has 839 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethesda, MD. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 865 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westland Middle is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westland Middle?
15.6% of students at Westland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Westland Middle is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Bethesda, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westland Middle?
Westland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Westland Middle rank among middle schools in Bethesda?
By Resource Investment Index, Westland Middle ranks #3 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 Westland 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.