Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, A. Mario Loiederman Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School's student population of 978 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
978 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Mario Loiederman Middle School is 0.55, 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
#1086 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
64%
24%
Black
12%
32%
White
15%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Mario Loiederman Middle School's ranking?
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School is ranked #1086 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are A. Mario Loiederman Middle School often compared to?
A. Mario Loiederman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argyle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend A. Mario Loiederman Middle School?
978 students attend A. Mario Loiederman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of A. Mario Loiederman Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. Mario Loiederman Middle School?
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. Mario Loiederman Middle School offer ?
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. Mario Loiederman Middle School part of?
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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