Rosa M. Parks Middle School

19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Rosa M. Parks Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 16% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rosa M. Parks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Rosa M. Parks Middle School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Rosa M. Parks Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosa M. Parks Middle School is 0.66, 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)
#391 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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16%
20%
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55%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
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Black
16%
33%
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White
54%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Rosa M. Parks Middle School's ranking?
Rosa M. Parks Middle School is ranked #391 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Rosa M. Parks Middle School?
836 students attend Rosa M. Parks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Rosa M. Parks Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% 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 Rosa M. Parks Middle School?
Rosa M. Parks Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosa M. Parks Middle School offer ?
Rosa M. Parks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosa M. Parks Middle School part of?
Rosa M. Parks Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 16% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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