Enrollment
1,015
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 240048001128
Silver Spring International Middle — Silver Spring, MD
Federal NCES profile for Silver Spring International Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 27
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Spring International Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Silver Spring International Middle reports 1,015 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 79.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% below the Maryland average and 13% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 203 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Montgomery County Public Schools spends $20,473 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.0% from local sources (property taxes), 23.7% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Silver Spring International Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 8% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Maryland — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,473
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 203 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,015 Top 86% in Maryland — larger than 14% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 79.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.3% -8% vs state
NCES ID 240048001128
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 25.5%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 203:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 59
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Silver Spring International Middle.
$20,473
Per student
-9%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Spring International Middle
How many students attend Silver Spring International Middle?
Silver Spring International Middle has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring International Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring International Middle is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Spring International Middle?
45.3% of students at Silver Spring International Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Spring International Middle?
The largest demographic group at Silver Spring International Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Silver Spring, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Spring International Middle?
Silver Spring International Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.