Serving 1,062 students in grades 6-8, Silver Spring International Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,062 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Silver Spring International Middle School's student population of 1,062 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,062 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1934
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Silver Spring International Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Spring International Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
43%
23%
Black
20%
33%
White
28%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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What is Silver Spring International Middle School's ranking?
Silver Spring International Middle School is ranked #733 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Silver Spring International Middle School often compared to?
Silver Spring International Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Middle School, Takoma Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Silver Spring International Middle School?
1,062 students attend Silver Spring International Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Silver Spring International Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Spring International Middle School?
Silver Spring International Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silver Spring International Middle School offer ?
Silver Spring International Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Silver Spring International Middle School part of?
Silver Spring International Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.
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