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#670 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 49% in state

Silver Spring International Middle

Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD

A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

313 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

  • Math 20% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.6% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.3% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$19,456
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Silver Spring International Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

41.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Silver Spring International Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 62Good Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,994

Median home value

$690,900

Median rent

$1,992/mo

College educated

74.1%

Homeownership

34.6%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Takoma Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.86–81.0 mi1,124Compare →
Eastern MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.56–81.1 mi910Compare →
The Siena SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4private4–121.4 mi149Compare →
Cabin John MiddleEnrollment path unverified9.06–8Not available974Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#149 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

Silver Spring International Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silver Spring International Middle

Silver Spring International Middle is a public middle school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,062 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Spring International Middle

What grades does Silver Spring International Middle serve?

Silver Spring International Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Silver Spring International Middle?

Silver Spring International Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,062 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring International Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring International Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Spring International Middle rank in MD?

Silver Spring International Middle ranks #670 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Silver Spring International Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Spring International Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Silver Spring International Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Spring International Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Silver Spring International Middle a charter school?

No, Silver Spring International Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Spring International Middle a Title I school?

No, Silver Spring International Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Spring International Middle?

41.5% of students at Silver Spring International 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
1,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
Area population (ZIP 20910)
45,096
Area average commute
32.6 min
Area median age
35.2
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 20910; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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