Westland Middle

5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/westlandms/

839 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westland Middle School, located in the prestigious Bethesda, Maryland area, is a well-regarded public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its strong academic reputation and its commitment to fostering a rigorous learning environment. The school draws from a diverse and highly engaged community, consistently maintaining high standards for student achievement and preparation for the rigorous high school curriculum found throughout the Bethesda-Chevy Chase cluster.

Beyond academics, Westland Middle School places a significant emphasis on the social-emotional growth of its students. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and service-based clubs, which allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a focus on inclusive education and building a supportive school culture, Westland strives to provide a balanced middle school experience that prepares adolescents for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

839

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westland Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	160
Black	105
Asian	99
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
411 (49.0%)
Hispanic
160 (19.1%)
Black
105 (12.5%)
Asian
99 (11.8%)
Two or More
60 (7.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
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)740-5850
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/westlandms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 264

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 305