- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring International Middle
Federal NCES profile for Silver Spring International Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048001128
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Spring International Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools.
- #6 of 10
- middle schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Spring International Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring International Middle ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Silver Spring International Middle shrank from 1,158 students in 2022-23 to 1,062 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 79.6 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 240048001128 · Silver Spring, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,015 enr · 12.8:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Silver Spring International Middle shrank from 1,158 students in 2022-23 to 1,062 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 79.6 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Silver Spring International 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 1,015
Silver Spring International Middle
1,015 students
What this shows Silver Spring International Middle reports 1,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Spring International Middle compares
Silver Spring International 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Maryland - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Silver Spring International 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 Spring International Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Spring International 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
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
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 (~1,015 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,158 (2022-23) → 1,062 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring International Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring International Middle is 12.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 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% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Spring International Middle?
Silver Spring International Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Spring International Middle rank among middle schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring International Middle ranks #6 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 Silver Spring International 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.