Very Good
#86 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 23% of private schools
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School
School
16923 NORWOOD RD, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Enrollment
667
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
667
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#86 of 378
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About Sandy Springs Friends Middle School
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School is a private school in Sandy Spring, MD. Sandy Springs Friends Middle School serves approximately 667 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Sandy Springs Friends Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Sandy Springs Friends Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sandy Springs Friends Middle School compares to the 2 public schools in Sandy Spring, MD
Student Demographics
All Schools in Sandy Spring
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sandy Springs Friends Middle School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Sherwood High | 7.5 |
| Sherwood Elementary | 7.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
16923 NORWOOD RD, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sandy Springs Friends Middle School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Greenwood Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Brookeville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Silver Spring), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cashell Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Rockville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sandy Spring, see our Sandy Spring schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwood High Sandy Spring | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Sherwood Elementary Sandy Spring | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| William H. Farquhar Middle Olney | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOL Olney | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| James Hubert Blake High Silver Spring | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Brooke Grove Elementary Olney | 2.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Stonegate Elementary Silver Spring | 2.5 mi | 7.4 |
| ST PETER'S SCHOOL Olney | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| MATER AMORIS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ashton | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Cloverly Elementary Silver Spring | 2.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Olney Elementary Olney | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| WASHINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Olney | 2.5 mi | 7.2 |
| HOUSE OF HOPE MARYLAND DAY SCHOOL Silver Spring | 3.1 mi | — |
| ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Olney | 2.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Greenwood Elementary Brookeville | 3.0 mi | 9.1 |
| Argyle Middle Silver Spring | 3.3 mi | 5.7 |
| CASA DE MONTESSORI Silver Spring | 3.6 mi | — |
| THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL Silver Spring | 3.6 mi | — |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Silver Spring | 3.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Cashell Elementary Rockville | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20860 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Home Value
$665,000
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
Population
2,062
College Educated
50.8%
Homeownership
85.5%
Avg Commute
43.9 min
Poverty Rate
1%
Median Age
49.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sandy Springs Friends Middle School
What grades does Sandy Springs Friends Middle School serve?
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sandy Springs Friends Middle School?
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Springs Friends Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Springs Friends Middle School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sandy Springs Friends Middle School rank in MD?
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School ranks #86 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Sandy Springs Friends Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sandy Springs Friends Middle School a private school?
Yes, Sandy Springs Friends Middle School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sandy Springs Friends Middle School a religious school?
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 667
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 774-7455
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