Serving 1,068 students in grades 6-8, Earle B. Wood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,068 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earle B. Wood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Earle B. Wood Middle School's student population of 1,068 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,068 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Earle B. Wood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earle B. Wood Middle School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#712 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
42%
22%
Black
15%
33%
White
26%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earle B. Wood Middle School's ranking?
Earle B. Wood Middle School is ranked #712 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Earle B. Wood Middle School often compared to?
Earle B. Wood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland Middle School, Cabin John Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Earle B. Wood Middle School?
1,068 students attend Earle B. Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Earle B. Wood Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earle B. Wood Middle School?
Earle B. Wood Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Earle B. Wood Middle School offer ?
Earle B. Wood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Earle B. Wood Middle School part of?
Earle B. Wood Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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