Sligo Middle School serves 718 students in grades 6-8.
Sligo Middle School placed in the top 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 12% (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 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sligo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sligo Middle School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sligo Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Sligo Middle School is 0.72, 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
#627 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
40%
21%
Black
22%
33%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Sligo Middle School's ranking?
Sligo Middle School is ranked #627 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sligo Middle School often compared to?
Sligo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Mill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Sligo Middle School?
718 students attend Sligo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sligo Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sligo Middle School?
Sligo Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sligo Middle School offer ?
Sligo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sligo Middle School part of?
Sligo Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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