Eastern Middle

Eastern Middle serves 910 students in grades 6-8 in Silver Spring, Maryland, within Montgomery County's school system. With 65 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a reasonable 14:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. Academically, Eastern Middle earns a 6.0 out of 10 rating and ranks in the 58th percentile among Maryland's middle schools.

The school shows stronger performance in English Language Arts, where 46% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels, while mathematics presents an area with significant room for growth, with 26% of students reaching proficient levels. These results suggest the school is focusing on student development and working to strengthen academic outcomes. The school draws from an established suburban community where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 56% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects economic stability, with a median household income of $123,031 and median home values around $546,600, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 8.9%. Eastern Middle sits in a large suburban setting along University Boulevard East, serving families in this well-established Silver Spring community that values education and provides a supportive environment for student growth.