Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, John Poole 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 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Poole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Poole Middle School's student population of 432 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
John Poole Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Poole Middle School is 0.64, 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
#256 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
8%
33%
White
56%
32%
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
16%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: John Poole Timberwolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Poole Middle School's ranking?
John Poole Middle School is ranked #256 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John Poole Middle School often compared to?
John Poole Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John T. Baker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend John Poole Middle School?
432 students attend John Poole Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Poole Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Poole Middle School?
John Poole Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Poole Middle School offer ?
John Poole Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Poole Middle School part of?
John Poole Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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