Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, Briggs Chaney Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Briggs Chaney Middle School's student population of 943 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briggs Chaney Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briggs Chaney Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
54%
33%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briggs Chaney Middle School's ranking?
Briggs Chaney Middle School is ranked #635 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Briggs Chaney Middle School often compared to?
Briggs Chaney Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Oak Middle School, Benjamin Banneker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Briggs Chaney Middle School?
943 students attend Briggs Chaney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Briggs Chaney Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briggs Chaney Middle School?
Briggs Chaney Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briggs Chaney Middle School offer ?
Briggs Chaney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Briggs Chaney Middle School part of?
Briggs Chaney Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2021
It is good!
5 11/1/2021
This school is fun, very-well educated and brings me joy every time I arrive to the school.
4 11/1/2021
The school is not that bad. It's actually fun over there! Besides all the fighting... it is all good.
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