Takoma Park Middle School (TPMS) is a public middle school in Takoma Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. TPMS contains a total of 18 academic departments, as well as a specialized magnet program. The city of Takoma Park is assigned to this school.
The school is notable for its magnet program, which draws students from both the Silver Spring area and across Montgomery County, and makes up approximately 30% of TPMS's student population. TPMS is also recognized as a Maryland Green School. The principal of the school is Ms. Mildred Charley-Greene.
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