Best middle schools in Silver Spring (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 10 schools in Silver Spring, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 174Takoma Park MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 1,177 students
- 255Sligo MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 685 students
- 348Eastern MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 963 students
- 445Silver Spring International MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 1,015 students
- 535White Oak MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 808 students
- 633Briggs Chaney MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 858 students
- 732Argyle MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 868 students
- 832Odessa Shannon MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 784 students
- 930A. Mario Loiederman MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 978 students
- 1029Francis Scott Key MiddleSilver Spring · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 950 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takoma Park Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.1 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 1,177 |
| 2 | Sligo Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 3 | Eastern Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 963 |
| 4 | Silver Spring International Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,015 |
| 5 | White Oak Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 808 |
| 6 | Briggs Chaney Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.0 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 858 |
| 7 | Argyle Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 868 |
| 8 | Odessa Shannon Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 784 |
| 9 | A. Mario Loiederman Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 978 |
| 10 | Francis Scott Key Middle Silver Spring · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.4 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 950 |
Takoma Park Middle in Silver Spring leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Silver Spring with a Success Index (US) of 74.1. Of the 10 schools shown, 10 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland middle schools rankings, every school on the Silver Spring page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Silver Spring?
Takoma Park Middle in Silver Spring, Maryland ranks first among middle schools in Silver Spring with a Success Index (US) of 74.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,177).
How are middle schools in Silver Spring ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.