- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kensington, MD
Silver Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048001741
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Kensington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Kensington, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Silver Creek Middle held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 240048001741 · Kensington, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 14.2:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Silver Creek Middle held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek 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 751
Silver Creek Middle
751 students
What this shows Silver Creek Middle reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek Middle compares
Silver Creek Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 39% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Maryland - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek 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 Kensington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek Middle
How many students attend Silver Creek Middle?
Silver Creek Middle has 751 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kensington, MD. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Middle is 14.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% 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 Silver Creek Middle?
30.1% of students at Silver Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek Middle is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Kensington, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek Middle?
Silver Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Silver Creek Middle rank among public schools in Kensington?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Kensington, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kensington on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Silver Creek 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.