Westland Middle School

5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
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Top 20%
Serving 845 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 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Westland Middle School's student population of 845 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
845 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westland 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 Westland Middle School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#230 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westland Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westland Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westland Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westland Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westland Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westland Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Westland Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westland Middle School's ranking?
Westland Middle School is ranked #230 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westland Middle School often compared to?
Westland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas W. Pyle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Westland Middle School?
845 students attend Westland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Westland Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westland Middle School?
Westland Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westland Middle School offer ?
Westland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westland Middle School part of?
Westland Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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