Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Westland Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westland Middle School's student population of 802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westland Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westland 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
10%
33%
White
54%
34%
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
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westland Middle School's ranking?
Westland Middle School is ranked #189 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westland Middle School often compared to?
Westland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas W. Pyle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Westland Middle School?
802 students attend Westland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Westland Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westland Middle School?
Westland Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westland Middle School offer ?
Westland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westland Middle School part of?
Westland Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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