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#900 of 1,363 schools in MD
Francis Scott Key Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
910 Schindler Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis Scott Key Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Francis Scott Key Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,349
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
40%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20903; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 910 | Compare → |
| Buck Lodge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,154 | Compare → |
| White Oak MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Silver Spring International MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,062 | 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.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #177 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
Francis Scott Key Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis Scott Key Middle
Francis Scott Key Middle is a public middle school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 991 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis Scott Key Middle
What grades does Francis Scott Key Middle serve?
Francis Scott Key Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Francis Scott Key Middle?
Francis Scott Key Middle has an enrollment of approximately 991 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis Scott Key Middle rank in MD?
Francis Scott Key Middle ranks #900 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Francis Scott Key Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis Scott Key Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Francis Scott Key Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis Scott Key Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Francis Scott Key Middle a charter school?
No, Francis Scott Key Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis Scott Key Middle a Title I school?
No, Francis Scott Key Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis Scott Key Middle?
63.1% of students at Francis Scott Key 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
- 991
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (301) 422-5700
- Area population (ZIP 20903)
- 25,540
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 20903; 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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