North Bethesda Middle

8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northbethesdams/

1,110 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Bethesda Middle School (NBMS), located in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant learning environment, the school serves a diverse and engaged community, consistently maintaining a reputation for excellence in preparing students for the rigorous high school curriculum that follows in the Walter Johnson cluster.

Beyond its core academic program, North Bethesda Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which foster a well-rounded educational experience. The school is characterized by its dedicated faculty and an active parent community, both of which contribute to a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside scholarly achievement. Its strategic location on Bradmoor Drive makes it a central hub for families in the surrounding neighborhoods, reflecting the school’s commitment to community integration and student success.

1,110

Total Students

66.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Bethesda Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	165
Black	143
Asian	131
Two or More	90
American Indian	2

White
577 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
165 (14.9 %)
Black
143 (12.9 %)
Asian
131 (11.8 %)
Two or More
90 (8.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-2100
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northbethesdams/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 374

Grade 7 350

Grade 8 386

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Bethesda Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	374
Grade 7	350
Grade 8	386

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Bethesda Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	542	48.8%
Male	566	51%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

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