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Takoma Park Middle

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Takoma Park Middle ranks 47 th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

47^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Takoma Park Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,124 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Takoma Park Middle consistently ranks among the top 50 middle schools in Maryland, with a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) exams are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Algebra. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Takoma Park Middle's proficiency rates in MCAP/English Language Arts for all grades (70%) were significantly higher than the Montgomery County Public Schools (57%) and Maryland (50.8%) averages.

Takoma Park Middle also ranks among the top middle schools in Maryland for various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, English Language Learners, Special Education, and low socioeconomic status students. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,204 in the 2023-2024 school year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, which is lower than the district and state averages. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, as well as schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools district, Takoma Park Middle stands out as a high-performing middle school, consistently delivering exceptional academic results and supporting the growth and achievement of diverse student populations.

1,177

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,204

Per pupil spending ?

35.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7611 Piney Branch Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910

(240) 740-5220

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Takoma Park Middle usually attend:

High:	Albert Einstein High
	John F. Kennedy High
	Montgomery Blair High
	Northwood High
	More...
	Wheaton High

Feeder schools for Takoma Park Middle:

Elementary:	East Silver Spring Elementary
	Piney Branch Elementary
	Takoma Park Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

33.0%

White:

30.5%

Hispanic:

18.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (60% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Maryland middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Montgomery County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg46%

Maryland avg37%

47^th of 337

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 40Middle Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 25Montgomery County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	85.5	47 of 337	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.7	36 of 328	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	84.0	40 of 322	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	83.7	50 of 333	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	96.4	6 of 303	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	85.2	44 of 316	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	85.6	54 of 328	83.5%	★★★★☆
2017	87.6	40 of 317	87.4%	★★★★☆
2016	93.0	14 of 314	95.5%	★★★★★
2015	93.2	19 of 315	94.0%	★★★★★
2014	86.1	37 of 339	89.1%	★★★★☆
2013	84.5	37 of 316	88.3%	★★★★☆
2012	85.0	34 of 314	89.2%	★★★★☆
2011	84.7	31 of 309	90.0%	★★★★★
2010	80.5	57 of 324	82.4%	★★★★☆
2009	80.9	45 of 301	85.0%	★★★★☆
2008	79.5	56 of 283	80.2%	★★★★☆
2007	3.6	254 of 264	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	3.1	248 of 254	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	2.7	246 of 255	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	2.3	245 of 252	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	87.7	14 of 259	94.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	94.2	1 of 116	99.1%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.6	11 of 25	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	94.5	6 of 303	98.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	79.9	16 of 207	92.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	91.5	4 of 273	98.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	96.4	6 of 288	97.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	91.6	6 of 136	95.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	87.5	7 of 120	94.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	94.5	3 of 210	98.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2021)99th percentile~ school

White (2021)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)99th percentile~ school

Female (2021)98th percentile~ school

Male (2021)98th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2021)96th percentile~ school

African American (2021)95th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2021)94th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2021)92nd percentile-6 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)56th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

Algebra II100%+76 vs state

Geometry76%+48 vs state

English Language Arts70%+19 vs state

Social Studies67%+28 vs state

Algebra I62%+41 vs state

Science52%+21 vs state

Mathematics47%+21 vs state

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Schools Near Takoma Park Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)	MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Takoma Park Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	7611 Piney Branch Rd	Silver Spring	20910	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-5220	1,177	70	16.7	35.1%	359 (30.5%)	388 (33.0%)	214 (18.2%)	137 (11.6%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (6.0%)	85.5	47^th of 337 public middle schools	86.1%		86.7	36^th of 328 public middle schools	89.0%	11	48.0	24.0	1.6	47.2	66.7	74.9	68.2	70.0	62.3	100.0	75.8	51.9	67.3	$18,204	$863	$17,340
Silver Spring International Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	313 Wayne Ave	Silver Spring	20910	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2750	1,015	70	14.4	43.7%	259 (25.5%)	210 (20.7%)	445 (43.8%)	33 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.3%)	60.8	121^st of 337 public middle schools	64.1%		55.8	112^th of 328 public middle schools	65.9%	9	21.6	13.9	3.3	19.6	48.5	54.9	59.7	54.3	37.2		47.8	41.4	50.2	$18,403	$871	$17,532
Eastern Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	300 University Blvd East	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6280	963	70	13.6	52.4%	163 (16.9%)	195 (20.2%)	452 (46.9%)	101 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.1%)	61.8	119^th of 337 public middle schools	64.7%		55.7	113^th of 328 public middle schools	65.5%	6	33.3	8.9	1.0	30.7	52.5	56.5	52.4	53.9	46.0		79.7	36.7	46.2	$20,511	$1,093	$19,418
Sonia Sotomayor Middle at Adelphi	Public	6-8	8820 Riggs Rd	Adelphi	20783	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 952-6300	1,077	66	16.3	92.3%	6 (0.6%)	69 (6.4%)	993 (92.2%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	14.5	309^th of 337 public middle schools	8.3%					(n/a)	3.8	2.5	4.0	3.5	16.8	17.4	21.0	18.3				8.3	9.7	$16,194	$848	$15,347
Sligo Middle	Public	6-8	1401 Dennis Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 287-8890	685	54	12.6	46.7%	189 (27.6%)	134 (19.6%)	287 (41.9%)	36 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.5%)	55.1	139^th of 337 public middle schools	58.8%		52.6	126^th of 328 public middle schools	61.6%	13	22.4	16.9	1.9	22.9	48.0	53.0	48.9	50.1	36.1		78.4	33.9	41.0	$21,112	$874	$20,238
Francis Scott Key Middle	Public	6-8	910 Schindler Drive	Silver Spring	20903	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 422-5700	950	68	13.9	63.3%	56 (5.9%)	357 (37.6%)	407 (42.8%)	111 (11.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)	25.8	241^st of 337 public middle schools	28.5%		23.2	233^rd of 328 public middle schools	29.0%	8	15.7	4.7	1.4	8.9	40.0	36.0	28.9	35.1	15.7		33.3	10.7	17.7	$20,075	$1,975	$18,100
Nicholas Orem Middle	Public	6-8	6100 Editors Park Dr	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 853-0840	1,007	62	16.2	96.8%	6 (0.6%)	118 (11.7%)	874 (86.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	31.2	217^th of 337 public middle schools	35.6%		30.8	200^th of 328 public middle schools	39.0%	17	7.5	8.5	3.0	7.0	43.1	44.6	38.1	41.9	35.0			13.6	23.0	$18,238	$2,080	$16,158
Buck Lodge Middle	Public	6-8	2611 Buck Lodge Rd	Adelphi	20783	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 431-6290	1,200	76	15.7	95.7%	20 (1.7%)	192 (16.0%)	900 (75.0%)	75 (6.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.7%)	16.5	300^th of 337 public middle schools	11.0%		12.1	296^th of 328 public middle schools	9.8%	4	2.2	6.8	0.7	4.2	24.3	31.4	18.7	24.7	14.8			10.0	12.2	$19,685	$2,098	$17,586
Silver Creek Middle	Public	6-8	3701 Saul Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2200	751	54	13.9	32.6%	305 (40.6%)	204 (27.2%)	131 (17.4%)	58 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.9%)	82.1	55^th of 337 public middle schools	83.7%		77.6	58^th of 328 public middle schools	82.3%	3	38.8	23.5	4.1	36.4	65.0	73.1	70.3	69.5	47.7		59.6	52.5	51.9	$20,132	$1,022	$19,111
Hyattsville Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6001 42nd Ave	Hyattsville	20781	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 209-5830	1,305	75	17.4	94.6%	74 (5.7%)	319 (24.4%)	869 (66.6%)	25 (1.9%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	22.2	265^th of 337 public middle schools	21.4%		14	289^th of 328 public middle schools	11.9%	24	8.7	5.2	5.2	7.1	25.2	31.0	25.5	27.4	47.6			11.1	23.0	$16,910	$1,476	$15,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Takoma Park Middle

Is Takoma Park Middle a good school?

Takoma Park Middle ranks 47^th of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Takoma Park Middle in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

How many students attend Takoma Park Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,177 students attended Takoma Park Middle.

What high school do graduates of Takoma Park Middle attend?

Students who attend Takoma Park Middle usually go on to attend Albert Einstein High

What is the racial makeup of Takoma Park Middle?

Students at Takoma Park Middle are 33% African American, 31% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

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