- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silver Spring, MD
Argyle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Argyle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000409
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Argyle Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #9 of 10
- middle schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Argyle Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Argyle Middle ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Argyle Middle shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 240048000409 · Silver Spring, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 13.6:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Argyle Middle shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Argyle Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school 868
Argyle Middle
868 students
What this shows Argyle Middle reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Argyle Middle compares
Argyle Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 27% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
African American 30.2%
Asian 7.2%
White 6.9%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Argyle Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Argyle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Argyle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Silver Spring
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Takoma Park Middle
Standard public school
1,177 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring International Middle
Standard public school
1,015 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
A. Mario Loiederman Middle
Standard public school
978 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Eastern Middle
Standard public school
963 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Francis Scott Key Middle
Standard public school
950 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Briggs Chaney Middle
Standard public school
858 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Argyle Middle
How many students attend Argyle Middle?
Argyle Middle has 868 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Argyle Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Argyle Middle?
62.1% of students at Argyle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argyle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Argyle Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argyle Middle?
Argyle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Argyle Middle rank among middle schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Argyle Middle ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Silver Spring, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Silver Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Argyle Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.