Enrollment
858
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silver Spring, MD
Briggs Chaney Middle
Federal NCES profile for Briggs Chaney Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048090450
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briggs Chaney Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Briggs Chaney Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briggs Chaney Middle ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048090450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briggs Chaney Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briggs Chaney Middle
Briggs Chaney Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Silver Spring, Maryland, enrolling 858 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 858 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Silver Spring's middle schools, it stands alongside Takoma Park Middle (1,177 students): Briggs Chaney Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 17.3:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Briggs Chaney Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Briggs Chaney Middle compares
Briggs Chaney Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maryland - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Asian 10.9%
White 5.6%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Briggs Chaney Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Briggs Chaney Middle.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Briggs Chaney 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briggs Chaney Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Argyle Middle
Standard public school
868 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~858 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Briggs Chaney Middle
How many students attend Briggs Chaney Middle?
Briggs Chaney Middle has 858 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briggs Chaney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Briggs Chaney Middle is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Briggs Chaney Middle?
56.7% of students at Briggs Chaney Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briggs Chaney Middle?
The largest demographic group at Briggs Chaney Middle is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briggs Chaney Middle?
Briggs Chaney Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Briggs Chaney Middle rank among middle schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Briggs Chaney Middle ranks #3 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.
Is Briggs Chaney Middle a good school?
Briggs Chaney Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Briggs Chaney 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.
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