Earle B. Wood Middle

14615 Bauer Dr
Rockville, MD 20853

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/woodms/

1,019 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Earle B. Wood Middle School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, Wood Middle integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for students to explore their interests through various electives, technology integration, and extracurricular activities.

The school community is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity, student well-being, and academic achievement. Earle B. Wood places a strong focus on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families to create a collaborative culture. Through its diverse programs and dedication to continuous improvement, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, character development, and a lifelong love of learning among its student body, ensuring each child has the resources necessary to succeed in a diverse and global society.

1,019

Total Students

74.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Earle B. Wood Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	486
Black	139
Asian	86
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
486 (47.7%)
White
237 (23.3%)
Black
139 (13.6%)
Asian
86 (8.4%)
Two or More
66 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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)740-7640
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/woodms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,019
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 6 365

Grade 7 309

Grade 8 345

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Earle B. Wood Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	365
Grade 7	309
Grade 8	345

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Earle B. Wood Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	441	43.3%
Male	578	56.7%

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