Montgomery Blair High School
- Montgomery Blair High School serves 3,083 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Montgomery Blair High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63%.
Top Placements
Montgomery Blair High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Montgomery Blair High School's student population of 3,083 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 185 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,083 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 185 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Montgomery Blair High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Montgomery Blair High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #303 out of 1359 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 15% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 17% |
| Black | 24% | 34% |
| White | 23% | 37% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Montgomery Blair High School is Northwood High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eastern Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pine Crest Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Silver Spring Pine Crest Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 468 students
0.4 miles
201 Woodmoor Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240)740-1970 0.4 3-5 468 - Silver Spring Eastern Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 971 students
0.8 miles
300 University Blvd East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301)650-6650 0.8 6-8 971 - Silver Spring Highland View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 397 students
1.0 miles
9010 Providence Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240)740-1990 1.0 K-5 397 - Silver Spring Forest Knolls Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
1.1 miles
10830 Eastwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240)740-1640 1.1 PK-5 734 - Silver Spring Northwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,731 student
1.2 miles
919 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301)649-8088 1.2 9-12 1,731
School Reviews
| 5 As a freshmen at Montgomery Blair, I notice that most of the programs there are phenominal. The music and other extra curricular activities are amazing. They take trips to New York and they actualy take trips unlike my past schools. Blair has won between 25 and 50 athletic awards from lacross to football. I am unsure about the level of parent involvement but of you send your children to Blair just be sure to let the know that the teachers don't play around. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rhyan |
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