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#134 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 35% of private schools

The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus

Elementary School · Silver Spring, MD

A private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

9115 GEORGIA AVE, Silver Spring, MD 20910

  • 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index56%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Enrollment56
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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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The neighborhood

Where The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White64.3%
Black12.5%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian7.1%
Two or More5.4%
Pacific Islander1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Torah School of Greater WashingtonPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–60.4 mi338Compare →
Rosemary Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–20.5 mi533Compare →
Goddard School in Silver Spring thePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.6 mi24Compare →
The Siena SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4private4–120.8 mi149Compare →

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.

The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus is listed in Silver Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus

The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus is a private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus

What grades does The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus serve?

The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus?

The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus rank in MD?

The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus ranks #134 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus a private school?

Yes, The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus a religious school?

No, The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
56
Gender Split
88% M / 12% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
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 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 20910; 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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