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Westland Middle

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 342 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 94% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Westland Middle in Bethesda, MD, is a high-performing public school serving 839 students in grades 6-8, part of the highly-regarded Montgomery County Public Schools district, and consistently earns a 5-star rating, placing it in the top 10% of all middle schools in Maryland.

Westland stands out for its consistent excellence and exceptional support for all students. While it operates in a neighborhood with some of the state's most elite schools—like Thomas W. Pyle Middle, the #1 ranked school in Maryland—Westland has maintained a top-tier state ranking between the 89th and 96th percentile for over a decade. A key differentiator is its extraordinary effectiveness with specific student groups: it ranks in the 94th percentile statewide for Hispanic students and the 93rd percentile for Special Education students, a level of performance that many nearby high-performing schools, such as Cabin John Middle, do not match. Additionally, Westland is a powerhouse in advanced math, with proficiency rates in Algebra I (76.7%) and Geometry (88.6%) dramatically higher than the district average, and its low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.8% (compared to the district's 22.6%) points to a positive school climate.

Despite these strengths, there are areas for growth. Westland's performance with Asian students is a notable outlier, ranking in the 26th percentile, which suggests its support systems may not be as effective for this group. Also, like all schools in the area, Westland sees a significant drop in math proficiency from 6th to 8th grade—a trend that is likely due to advanced students taking separate Algebra I or Geometry tests, leaving the standard 8th-grade math test for less advanced learners. Overall, Westland offers a well-rounded, supportive environment with strong academic outcomes, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a top-tier middle school in Bethesda.

839

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,555

Per pupil spending ?

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816-1932

(240) 740-5850

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Westland Middle usually attend:

High:

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

Feeder schools for Westland Middle:

Elementary:	Bethesda Elementary
	Somerset Elementary
	Westbrook Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.0%

Hispanic:

19.1%

African American:

12.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (67% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Maryland middle schools

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

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg47%

Maryland avg37%

20^th of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 6%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

8^th of 24Montgomery 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
2026	92.4	20 of 342	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	91.9	26 of 337	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	91.2	20 of 328	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	26 of 322	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	87.8	35 of 333	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	92.6	13 of 303	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	93.0	21 of 316	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.9	25 of 328	92.4%	★★★★★
2017	91.7	25 of 317	92.1%	★★★★★
2016	91.4	19 of 314	93.9%	★★★★★
2015	91.1	26 of 315	91.7%	★★★★★
2014	90.4	15 of 339	95.6%	★★★★★
2013	87.6	22 of 316	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	87.8	17 of 314	94.6%	★★★★★
2011	88.2	17 of 309	94.5%	★★★★★
2010	86.8	22 of 324	93.2%	★★★★★
2009	85.6	25 of 301	91.7%	★★★★★
2008	84.9	38 of 283	86.6%	★★★★☆
2007	3.9	253 of 264	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	5.8	236 of 254	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	8.0	229 of 255	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	7.5	230 of 252	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.9	95 of 259	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.7	86 of 116	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	78.1	7 of 25	72.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	92.5	12 of 303	96.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	82.4	12 of 207	94.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	91.0	10 of 288	96.5%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	86.5	11 of 136	91.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	84.7	8 of 120	93.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	91.4	5 of 210	97.6%	★★★★★

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)

White (2021)98th percentile~ school

Male (2021)97th percentile~ school

Female (2021)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2021)94th percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)93rd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2021)92nd percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)72nd percentile-24 vs school

African American (2021)63rd percentile-32 vs school

Asian (2021)26th percentile-70 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Geometry89%+44 vs state

Algebra I77%+55 vs state

English Language Arts76%+24 vs state

Science60%+29 vs state

Mathematics57%+29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westland Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	5511 Massachusetts Ave	Bethesda	20816	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-5850	839	53	15.7	17.5%	411 (49.0%)	105 (12.5%)	160 (19.1%)	99 (11.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (7.2%)	92.4	20^th of 342 public middle schools	94.2%		91.9	26^th of 337 public middle schools	92.3%	6	51.4	36.3	15.0	56.6	70.4	80.0	77.6	75.8	76.7		88.6	59.7	$19,555	$905	$18,650
M.E.C.C.A Business Learning Institute	Public, Charter	6-7	7000 Radnor Rd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(240) 740-1895	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	53	147^th of 342 public middle schools	57.0%					(n/a)	22.5	13.3		21.5	40.0	68.0		50.8	30.0
Thomas W. Pyle Middle	Public	6-8	6311 Wilson Lane	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3500	1,259	75	16.8	6.4%	687 (54.6%)	71 (5.6%)	189 (15.0%)	202 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	106 (8.4%)	98.3	1^st of 342 public middle schools	99.7%		98.3	2^nd of 337 public middle schools	99.4%	1	77.1	57.9	22.2	75.9	88.8	87.6	88.1	88.2	86.3		92.9	76.5	$18,170	$958	$17,212
North Bethesda Middle	Public	6-8	8935 Bradmoor Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2100	1,224	72	17.0	15.9%	573 (46.8%)	163 (13.3%)	226 (18.5%)	152 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (9.0%)	92.1	21^st of 342 public middle schools	93.9%		92.8	20^th of 337 public middle schools	94.1%	1	58.1	41.9	6.1	57.9	81.2	82.4	75.1	79.6	76.5		82.0	54.2	$18,038	$884	$17,154
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%)	76.6	72^nd of 342 public middle schools	78.9%		82.1	55^th of 337 public middle schools	83.7%	17	36.1	13.5	5.5	34.2	61.5	70.9	68.6	67.1	54.7		60.5	51.6	$20,132	$1,022	$19,111
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%)	84.3	54^th of 342 public middle schools	84.2%		85.5	47^th of 337 public middle schools	86.1%	7	50.9	16.4	7.4	49.6	68.1	71.2	74.0	71.1	68.8		79.1	56.6	$18,204	$863	$17,340
Tilden Middle	Public	6-8	6300 Tilden Ln	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6700	1,112	68	16.4	24.1%	436 (39.2%)	169 (15.2%)	236 (21.2%)	187 (16.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	80 (7.2%)	85.6	48^th of 342 public middle schools	86.0%		81.7	58^th of 337 public middle schools	82.8%	10	47.3	23.7	4.1	40.6	71.9	74.0	67.0	71.0	44.8		60.0	53.8	$18,991	$932	$18,059
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%)	57.9	126^th of 342 public middle schools	63.2%		60.8	121^st of 337 public middle schools	64.1%	5	24.7	9.1	3.2	19.6	52.2	55.6	57.1	55.1	29.9		68.5	41.5	$18,403	$871	$17,532
Cabin John Middle	Public	6-8	10701 Gainsborough Road	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 406-1600	983	59	16.5	12.3%	364 (37.0%)	110 (11.2%)	107 (10.9%)	337 (34.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.5%)	96.3	8^th of 342 public middle schools	97.7%		94.7	14^th of 337 public middle schools	95.8%	6	57.8	42.9	13.9	59.9	80.2	85.8	83.7	83.3	59.3		88.1	65.4	$19,138	$962	$18,176
Newport Mill Middle	Public	6-8	11311 Newport Mill Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7160	652	50	13.0	53.1%	120 (18.4%)	69 (10.6%)	383 (58.7%)	47 (7.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.4%)	57.8	127^th of 342 public middle schools	62.9%		54.3	142^nd of 337 public middle schools	57.9%	15	27.1	17.5	15.4	30.0	47.8	50.3	48.4	48.8	68.8		68.3	32.3	$22,585	$1,006	$21,579

Frequently Asked Questions about Westland Middle

Is Westland Middle a good school?

Yes. Westland Middle ranks in the top 5.8% of Maryland middle schools.

How many students attend Westland Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 839 students attended Westland Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Westland Middle?

Students at Westland Middle are 49% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Westland Middle in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Westland Middle attend?

Students who attend Westland Middle usually go on to attend Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

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