Takoma Park Middle

7611 Piney Branch Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/takomaparkms/

1,177 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Takoma Park Middle School (TPMS), located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Known for its diverse student body and strong academic focus, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. TPMS is particularly well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, including various clubs, arts programs, and competitive athletic teams, which help foster a sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Takoma Park Middle School is perhaps most distinguished by its highly sought-after Magnet Program, which emphasizes rigorous study in mathematics, science, and computer science. This program attracts high-achieving students from across the county, contributing to a competitive and intellectually stimulating environment. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school remains a pillar of the Takoma Park neighborhood, striving to maintain a balance between academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students.

1,177

Total Students

70.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Takoma Park Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	214
Black	388
Asian	137
Two or More	71
American Indian	4

Black
388 (33.1%)
White
359 (30.6%)
Hispanic
214 (18.2%)
Asian
137 (11.7%)
Two or More
71 (6.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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)740-5220
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/takomaparkms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 6 413

Grade 7 398

Grade 8 366