Sligo Middle School

1401 Dennis Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, Sligo Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sligo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Sligo Middle School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sligo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sligo Middle School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#764 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sligo Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sligo Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sligo Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sligo Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
38%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sligo Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sligo Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sligo Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sligo Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sligo Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Sligo Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sligo Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sligo Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sligo Middle School's ranking?
Sligo Middle School is ranked #764 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sligo Middle School often compared to?
Sligo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Mill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sligo Middle School?
676 students attend Sligo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sligo Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sligo Middle School?
Sligo Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sligo Middle School offer ?
Sligo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sligo Middle School part of?
Sligo Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Sligo Middle School located?
Sligo Middle School is located in the Wheaton neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. There are 5 other public schools located in Wheaton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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