Serving 1,019 students in grades 6-8, Earle B. Wood 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 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Earle B. Wood Middle serves the southeastern part of Rockville, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most students typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and up to 3.6 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Earle B. Wood Middle School's student population of 1,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,019 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Earle B. Wood 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 Earle B. Wood Middle School is 0.69, 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
#721 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earle B. Wood Middle School's ranking?
Earle B. Wood Middle School is ranked #721 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Earle B. Wood Middle School often compared to?
Earle B. Wood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Earle B. Wood Middle School?
1,019 students attend Earle B. Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Earle B. Wood Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Earle B. Wood Middle School?
Earle B. Wood Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Earle B. Wood Middle School offer ?
Earle B. Wood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Earle B. Wood Middle School part of?
Earle B. Wood Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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