Serving 1,241 students in grades 6-8, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Thomas W. Pyle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Thomas W. Pyle Middle School's student population of 1,241 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas W. Pyle Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
4%
33%
White
60%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Thomas W. Pyle Middle School is ranked #89 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thomas W. Pyle Middle School often compared to?
Thomas W. Pyle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Thomas W. Pyle Middle School?
1,241 students attend Thomas W. Pyle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Thomas W. Pyle Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas W. Pyle Middle School?
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas W. Pyle Middle School offer ?
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas W. Pyle Middle School part of?
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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