For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 9,133 students in Silver Spring, MD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Silver Spring, MD are Takoma Park Middle School, Eastern Middle School and Silver Spring International Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Spring, MD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Silver Spring have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Silver Spring, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Takoma Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7611 Piney Branch Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-5220
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-5220
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 University Blvd East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 910 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Spring International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2750
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 740-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: #44.
Sligo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Dennis Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #55.
Briggs Chaney Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Rainbow Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 288-8300
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(301) 288-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #66.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12201 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 288-8200
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 288-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Argyle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Bel Pre Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6370
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Francis Scott Key Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Schindler Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 422-5700
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 422-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: #99.
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12701 Goodhill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5830
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(240) 740-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 981 students
Rank: #1010.
Odessa Shannon Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11800 Monticello Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4150
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(240) 740-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Silver Spring, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Silver Spring, MD include Takoma Park Middle School, Eastern Middle School and Silver Spring International Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Silver Spring?
10 public middle schools are located in Silver Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Spring?
Silver Spring public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Silver Spring are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Silver Spring include: A. Mario Loiederman Middle School vs. Argyle Middle School, White Oak Middle School vs. Briggs Chaney Middle School, Argyle Middle School vs. A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
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