North Bethesda Middle

8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northbethesdams/

1,224 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Bethesda Middle School (NBMS), located in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant learning environment, the school serves a diverse and engaged community, consistently maintaining a reputation for excellence in preparing students for the rigorous high school curriculum that follows in the Walter Johnson cluster.

Beyond its core academic program, North Bethesda Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which foster a well-rounded educational experience. The school is characterized by its dedicated faculty and an active parent community, both of which contribute to a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside scholarly achievement. Its strategic location on Bradmoor Drive makes it a central hub for families in the surrounding neighborhoods, reflecting the school’s commitment to community integration and student success.

1,224

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Bethesda Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	226
Black	163
Asian	152
Two or More	110

White
573 (46.8%)
Hispanic
226 (18.5%)
Black
163 (13.3%)
Asian
152 (12.4%)
Two or More
110 (9.0%)

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)740-2100
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northbethesdams/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
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 6 422

Grade 7 398

Grade 8 404

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Bethesda Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	422
Grade 7	398
Grade 8	404

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Bethesda Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	599	48.9%
Male	625	51.1%

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