910 Schindler Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Francis Scott Key Middle School serves 966 students in grades 6-8.
Francis Scott Key Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 966 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Francis Scott Key Middle School's student population of 966 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
966 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Francis Scott Key Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Francis Scott Key Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#828 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
45%
20%
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Black
42%
34%
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White
3%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend Francis Scott Key Middle School?

966 students attend Francis Scott Key Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Francis Scott Key Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Scott Key Middle School?

Francis Scott Key Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Francis Scott Key Middle School offer ?

Francis Scott Key Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Francis Scott Key Middle School part of?

Francis Scott Key Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 966 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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