Serving 1,157 students in grades 6-8, Silver Spring International Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Spring International Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Silver Spring International Middle School's student population of 1,157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Spring International Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Spring International Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
42%
21%
Black
22%
33%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Spring International Middle School's ranking?
Silver Spring International Middle School is ranked #491 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Silver Spring International Middle School often compared to?
Silver Spring International Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Takoma Park Middle School, Eastern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Silver Spring International Middle School?
1,157 students attend Silver Spring International Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Silver Spring International Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Spring International Middle School?
Silver Spring International Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silver Spring International Middle School offer ?
Silver Spring International Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Spring International Middle School part of?
Silver Spring International Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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