For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 901 students in the neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD.
The top-ranked public school in Franklin Knolls is Eastern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD include Eastern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring?
the neighborhood of Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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