Newport Mill Middle

11311 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/newportmillms/

652 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Newport Mill Middle School is a public middle school located in Kensington, Maryland, and is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a residential area of Montgomery County and functions as a core academic hub for the local community. The school’s mission focuses on fostering an inclusive and rigorous learning environment that supports both the academic achievement and social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—math, English, science, and social studies—while also providing opportunities for students to explore interests through elective courses, arts, and extracurricular activities. As an MCPS school, Newport Mill benefits from the district’s robust resources, including technology integration, special education support, and a commitment to narrowing achievement gaps. By promoting a culture of collaboration and high expectations, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

652

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport Mill Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	383
Black	69
Asian	47
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
383 (58.7%)
White
120 (18.4%)
Black
69 (10.6%)
Asian
47 (7.2%)
Two or More
29 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
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)740-7160
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/newportmillms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 223

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 204

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newport Mill Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	223
Grade 7	225
Grade 8	204

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newport Mill Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	49.8%
Male	327	50.2%

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