At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 517
910
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
56%+3.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Eastern Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 910 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CitySilver Spring
ZIP20901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048001457
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment910
White17.4%
Hispanic / Latino52.7%
Black / African American18.1%
Asian7.4%
Two or More Races3.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
17.4%
Hispanic
52.7%
Black
18.1%
Asian
7.4%
Two+
3.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.