Thomas W. Pyle Middle

6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pylems/

1,241 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in Bethesda, Maryland, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, it is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, rigorous curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for high school and beyond. The school maintains a reputation for high student achievement and consistently ranks among the top-performing middle schools in the state, supported by an active and involved parent community.

Beyond academics, Pyle Middle School offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and social development. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are challenged to think critically and contribute positively to their community. By balancing academic excellence with a variety of enrichment opportunities, Pyle remains a central pillar of the Bethesda educational landscape.

1,241

Total Students

79.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas W. Pyle Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	740
Hispanic	149
Black	50
Asian	195
Two or More	105
American Indian	1

White
740 (59.7 %)
Asian
195 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
149 (12.0 %)
Two or More
105 (8.5 %)
Black
50 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)740-3500
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/pylems/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 398

Grade 7 411

Grade 8 432