Tilden Middle School

6300 Tilden Ln
Rockville, MD 20852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,085 students in grades 6-8, Tilden Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,085 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tilden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Tilden Middle School's student population of 1,085 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1967

School Rankings

Tilden Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tilden Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#390 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
34%
25%
58%
45%
57%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
23%
23%
Black
14%
33%
White
39%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tilden Middle School's ranking?
Tilden Middle School is ranked #390 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Tilden Middle School often compared to?
Tilden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cabin John Middle School, North Bethesda Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Tilden Middle School?
1,085 students attend Tilden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Tilden Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tilden Middle School?
Tilden Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tilden Middle School offer ?
Tilden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tilden Middle School part of?
Tilden Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

5   12/14/2020
My brother and sister went to this school, and they liked it, and I like it too.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kyle Kibet

Review Tilden Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,085 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links