Very Good
#328 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 24% in state
James Hubert Blake High
High School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
300 Norwood Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Hubert Blake High score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Hubert Blake High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs Friends Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| House of Hope Maryland Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10 | 1.6 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,256 | Compare → |
| Sherwood HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,693 | 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
- #92 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
James Hubert Blake High is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Hubert Blake High
James Hubert Blake High is a public high school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,809 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Hubert Blake High
What grades does James Hubert Blake High serve?
James Hubert Blake High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James Hubert Blake High?
James Hubert Blake High has an enrollment of approximately 1,809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Hubert Blake High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Hubert Blake High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Hubert Blake High rank in MD?
James Hubert Blake High ranks #328 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is James Hubert Blake High's MySchoolScout rating?
James Hubert Blake High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 James Hubert Blake High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Hubert Blake High has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Hubert Blake High a charter school?
No, James Hubert Blake High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Hubert Blake High a Title I school?
No, James Hubert Blake High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Hubert Blake High?
51.2% of students at James Hubert Blake High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.4%
- Phone
- (240) 740-1400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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