John H. Poole Middle

17014 Tom Fox Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/poolems/

443 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John H. Poole Middle School, located in the rural-suburban community of Poolesville, Maryland, serves as a key academic institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. As the primary middle school for the Poolesville cluster, it provides a comprehensive education for students in grades 6 through 8. The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of early adolescents.

Academically, the school is known for preparing students for the competitive environment of the nearby Poolesville High School, which features highly acclaimed magnet programs. John H. Poole Middle offers a diverse curriculum that includes honors-level courses and various elective opportunities designed to challenge students while supporting those who may need additional assistance. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, all aimed at cultivating a well-rounded educational experience within a close-knit, supportive atmosphere.

443

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Poole Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	57
Black	32
Asian	43
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

White
262 (59.3 %)
Hispanic
57 (12.9 %)
Two or More
47 (10.6 %)
Asian
43 (9.7 %)
Black
32 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)740-4200
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/poolems/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 153

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 152

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John H. Poole Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	153
Grade 7	138
Grade 8	152

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John H. Poole Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	46.5%
Male	236	53.3%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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