TAKOMA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Takoma Park Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Silver Spring, MD with about 1,090 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, Takoma Park Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Takoma Park Middle School (TPMS), located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Known for its diverse student body and strong academic focus, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. TPMS is particularly well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, including various clubs, arts programs, and competitive athletic teams, which help foster a sense of community and school spirit.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Takoma Park Middle School is perhaps most distinguished by its highly sought-after Magnet Program, which emphasizes rigorous study in mathematics, science, and computer science. This program attracts high-achieving students from across the county, contributing to a competitive and intellectually stimulating environment. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school remains a pillar of the Takoma Park neighborhood, striving to maintain a balance between academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students.
For more information, contact Takoma Park Middle School at (301) 650-6444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 650-6444
TAKOMA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Silver Spring, MD with about 1,090 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,090
- Teachers:
- 65.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,090 students
- Black or African American
- 31.7%
- White
- 29.6%
- Asian
- 17.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.