Serving 1,100 students in grades 6-8, Tilden Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tilden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tilden Middle School's student population of 1,100 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tilden Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tilden Middle School is 0.75, which is more 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
#390 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
14%
33%
White
39%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tilden Middle School's ranking?
Tilden Middle School is ranked #390 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Tilden Middle School often compared to?
Tilden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cabin John Middle School, North Bethesda Middle School, Robert Frost Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Tilden Middle School?
1,100 students attend Tilden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Tilden Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tilden Middle School?
Tilden Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tilden Middle School offer ?
Tilden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tilden Middle School part of?
Tilden Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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