Excellent
#176 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 13% in state
Eastern Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 University Blvd East, Silver Spring, MD 20901
- Math 31% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern Middle score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastern Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,133
Median home value
$571,300
Median rent
$1,785/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring International MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,062 | Compare → |
| Francis Scott Key MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 991 | Compare → |
| The Siena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Takoma Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #62 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
Eastern Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle is a public middle school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 910 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Middle
What grades does Eastern Middle serve?
Eastern Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eastern Middle?
Eastern Middle has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Middle rank in MD?
Eastern Middle ranks #176 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Eastern Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Eastern Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eastern Middle a charter school?
No, Eastern Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Middle a Title I school?
No, Eastern Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Middle?
55.9% of students at Eastern 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
- 910
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (240) 740-6280
- Area population (ZIP 20901)
- 37,338
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 20901; 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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