Rosa M. Parks Middle

19200 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rosaparksms/

848 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rosa M. Parks Middle School, located in Olney, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for high school success while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, Rosa M. Parks Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including intramural sports, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help create a vibrant community atmosphere. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community, ensuring that students have access to the resources and support necessary to thrive. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on inclusivity, the school continues to be a central pillar of the Olney community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and engaged learners.

848

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosa M. Parks Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	120
Black	131
Asian	84
Two or More	56

White
456 (53.8 %)
Black
131 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
120 (14.2 %)
Asian
84 (9.9 %)
Two or More
56 (6.6 %)

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)740-3300
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rosaparksms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
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 6 300

Grade 7 266

Grade 8 282

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rosa M. Parks Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	300
Grade 7	266
Grade 8	282

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rosa M. Parks Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	404	47.6%
Male	443	52.2%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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