Serving 1,163 students in grades 6-8, North Bethesda Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,163 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
North Bethesda Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Bethesda Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend North Bethesda Middle School?
1,163 students attend North Bethesda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North Bethesda Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Bethesda Middle School?
North Bethesda Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Bethesda Middle School offer ?
North Bethesda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Bethesda Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,163 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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