Takoma Park, MD Public Schools

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D+

34%

Avg. test scores NAT. AVG.

5%

High school dipl. NAT. AVG.

79%

Bachelors degree NAT. AVG.

Takoma Park school information

Index	Takoma Park	Maryland	National
Average Test Scores	32%	40%	48%
Student/Teacher ratio	14:1	16:1	16:1
Total public schools	4	1,163	79,221
Total private schools	5	674	24,874
Total post-secondary schools	2	112	7,963

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Key findings

The school test scores in Takoma Park are 34% lower than the national average
There are approximately 4 public schools in Takoma Park
88.1% of people in Takoma Park have completed 8th grade
87.4% of people in Takoma Park have completed high school
54.2% of people in Takoma Park have completed a bachelors degree

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Education level achieved in Takoma Park

Index	Takoma Park	Maryland	National
Completed 8th grade	88.1%	87.5%	84.3%
Completed high school	87.4%	86.5%	83.0%
Completed some college	71.0%	64.2%	59.4%
Completed associate degree	57.7%	44.8%	38.5%
Completed bachelors	54.2%	38.4%	30.3%
Completed masters	33.2%	17.7%	11.5%
Completed professional degree	11.7%	5.5%	3.3%
Completed doctorate	5.7%	2.5%	1.3%

Takoma Park, MD School Districts

Montgomery County Public Schools

There are a total of 4 public schools, 5 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Takoma Park. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Takoma Park, MD schools is 32%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Takoma Park, MD, an average of 88.1% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 87.4% have completed high school.

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Nearby cities with high average school scores

City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
McLean, VA	49,909	95%	97.1%
Burke, VA	45,553	90%	86.7%
Vienna, VA	17,109	88%	83.4%
Rose Hill, VA	22,707	85%	76.0%
Arlington, VA	244,812	83%	72.5%
Takoma Park, MD	18,062	32%	33.7%

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Avg. Test Scores	National Avg.
Spanish Lake, MO	18,055	17%	63.7%
Macomb, IL	18,071	30%	37.0%
Ada, OK	18,052	37%	23.7%
Tinton Falls, NJ	18,073	55%	14.9%
Greenfield Town, MA	18,076	37%	22.8%
Takoma Park, MD	18,062	32%	33.7%

Source: The Takoma Park, MD education data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and from the National Center for Education Statistics. The average school test scores are based on all schools that completed test scores within the state. Average test scores are conducted by each state independently and the type of tests may change from one state to another. Test scores were not available for all schools within the state, but were available for the vast majority.