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#742 of 1,363 schools in MD
Briggs Chaney Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1901 Rainbow Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20905
- Math 13% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Briggs Chaney Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Briggs Chaney Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$155,023
Median home value
$640,400
Median rent
$2,015/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Benjamin Banneker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 776 | Compare → |
| Echelon AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Sandy Springs Friends Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #162 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Briggs Chaney Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Briggs Chaney Middle
Briggs Chaney Middle is a public middle school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 868 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Briggs Chaney Middle
What grades does Briggs Chaney Middle serve?
Briggs Chaney Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Briggs Chaney Middle?
Briggs Chaney Middle has an enrollment of approximately 868 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briggs Chaney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Briggs Chaney Middle is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Briggs Chaney Middle rank in MD?
Briggs Chaney Middle ranks #742 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Briggs Chaney Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Briggs Chaney Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Briggs Chaney Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Briggs Chaney Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Briggs Chaney Middle a charter school?
No, Briggs Chaney Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Briggs Chaney Middle a Title I school?
No, Briggs Chaney Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briggs Chaney Middle?
55.2% of students at Briggs Chaney Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 868
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (301) 288-8300
- Area population (ZIP 20905)
- 18,268
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20905; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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