Takoma Park Middle School vs. Eastern Middle School
Should you attend Takoma Park Middle School or Eastern Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Takoma Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Eastern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,177 students in grades 6-8, Takoma Park Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 963 students in grades 6-8, Eastern Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,177 students
963 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#605 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
413
347
Grade 7 Students
398
331
Grade 8 Students
366
285
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
11%
% Hispanic
18%
47%
% Black
33%
20%
% White
31%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%