Tilden Middle School
Tilden Middle School serves 947 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Tilden Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Tilden Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Tilden Middle School's student population of 947 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 947 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Tilden Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Tilden Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #339 out of 1359 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 55% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 53% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 17% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 17% |
| Black | 11% | 34% |
| White | 48% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tilden Middle School is Walter Johnson High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cabin John Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Luxmanor Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockville Luxmanor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
0.5 miles
6201 Tilden Ln
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-0820 0.5 PK-5 523 - Potomac Cabin John Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,005 student
0.6 miles
10701 Gainsborough Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-1150 0.6 6-8 1,005 - Bethesda Walter Johnson High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,475 students
0.9 miles
6400 Rock Spring Dr
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 803-7100 0.9 9-12 2,475 - Kensington Garrett Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 815 students
1.2 miles
4810 Oxford Street
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0700 1.2 K-5 815 - Bethesda Ashburton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 877 students
1.3 miles
6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300 1.3 PK-5 877
School Reviews
| 5 My brother and sister went to this school, and they liked it, and I like it too. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kyle Kibet |
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