Parkland Middle School

4610 West Frankfort Dr
Rockville, MD 20853
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,157 students in grades 6-8, Parkland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Parkland Middle School's student population of 1,157 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,157 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

Parkland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkland Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#613 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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10%
20%
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40%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
53%
21%
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Black
24%
33%
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White
8%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Parkland Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkland Middle School's ranking?
Parkland Middle School is ranked #613 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Parkland Middle School often compared to?
Parkland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argyle Middle School, A. Mario Loiederman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Parkland Middle School?
1,157 students attend Parkland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Parkland Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkland Middle School?
Parkland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parkland Middle School offer ?
Parkland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkland Middle School part of?
Parkland Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   12/13/2022
Great school, with great teachers, and a great principal! Most people who work there are just awesome. They reach out to you to help you solve the problem willing to listen. I highly recommend them.
- Posted by Parent - Gina
5   10/16/2020
School is great highly recommend. It it was amazing teachers are never mad and always helpful. When you really need it highly recommend it for everyone good student not bad student.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bob
5   9/17/2020
This school is very nice, the teachers are very sweet and know what they are doing; the school is a very nice place in general. If you're a 5th grader and one of your options for middle school is parkland, I recommend it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ANONYMOUS
1   5/11/2020
This school is dry. It is very boring and has no fun events.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ANONYNOUS

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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