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#516 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 38% in state

Springbrook High

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

A Montgomery County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

201 Valley Brook Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904

  • Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.9% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation37.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$19,456
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at Springbrook High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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

58.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Springbrook High 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$93,322

Median home value

$533,500

Median rent

$1,893/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
37.6% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·600 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yeshiva of Greater Washington Boys DivisionPrivate · tuition6.7private7–121.7 mi152Compare →
John F. Kennedy HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–121.8 mi1,854Compare →
Northwood HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–121.9 mi1,745Compare →
Pathways HorizonsPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–122.0 mi27Compare →

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
#122 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

Springbrook High is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springbrook High

Springbrook High is a public high school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,874 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springbrook High

What grades does Springbrook High serve?

Springbrook High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Springbrook High?

Springbrook High has an enrollment of approximately 1,874 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springbrook High?

The student-teacher ratio at Springbrook High is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springbrook High rank in MD?

Springbrook High ranks #516 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Springbrook High's MySchoolScout rating?

Springbrook High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Springbrook High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springbrook High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Springbrook High a charter school?

No, Springbrook High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springbrook High a Title I school?

No, Springbrook High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springbrook High?

58.3% of students at Springbrook 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
1,874
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
117
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 20904)
57,244
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
40.1
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 20904; 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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