Springbrook High School

201 Valley Brook Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Springbrook High School serves 1,681 students in grades 9-12.
Springbrook High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 84% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Springbrook High School's student population of 1,681 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,681 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
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School Rankings

Springbrook High School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Springbrook High School is 0.66, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
43%
21%
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Black
38%
33%
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White
6%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Graduation Rate
84%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springbrook High School's ranking?
Springbrook High School is ranked #113 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Springbrook High School often compared to?
Springbrook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Hubert Blake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Springbrook High School is 84%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Springbrook High School?
1,681 students attend Springbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Springbrook High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springbrook High School?
Springbrook High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springbrook High School offer ?
Springbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Springbrook High School part of?
Springbrook High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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