Parkland Middle

4610 West Frankfort Dr
Rockville, MD 20853

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/parklandms/

1,185 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Parkland Middle School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, Parkland aims to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond the core curriculum, Parkland Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to engage students' personal interests and talents. The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, maintaining a proactive communication style to ensure families are well-informed about school programs and student progress. With a focus on equity and excellence, Parkland strives to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of a global society.

1,185

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkland Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	682
Black	230
Asian	154
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
682 (57.6%)
Black
230 (19.4%)
Asian
154 (13.0%)
White
85 (7.2%)
Two or More
33 (2.8%)
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)740-6800
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/parklandms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	555
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	156

* 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 6 403

Grade 7 436

Grade 8 346

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkland Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	403
Grade 7	436
Grade 8	346

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkland Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	481	40.6%
Male	704	59.4%

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