Thomas W. Pyle Middle School vs. Westland Middle School
Should I attend Thomas W. Pyle Middle School or Westland Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Westland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,312 students in grades 6-8, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,312 students
802 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#189 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
409
281
Grade 7 Students
431
256
Grade 8 Students
472
265
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
61%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
