Very Good
#86 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 23% of private schools
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School
School · Sandy Spring, MD
A private school in Sandy Spring, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
16923 NORWOOD RD, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sandy Springs Friends Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$665,000
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Spencerville Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Barrie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 231 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School is listed in Sandy Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sandy Springs Friends Middle School
Sandy Springs Friends Middle School is a private school in Sandy Spring, MD, serving approximately 667 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 378 private schools in MD.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 20860)
- 2,062
- Area average commute
- 43.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 20860; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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