Serving 1,077 students in grades 6-8, Takoma Park 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 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park Middle School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Takoma Park Middle School is ranked #223 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Takoma Park Middle School often compared to?
Takoma Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Takoma Park Middle School?
1,077 students attend Takoma Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Takoma Park Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Takoma Park Middle School?
Takoma Park Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Takoma Park Middle School offer ?
Takoma Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Takoma Park Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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