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Montgomery Blair High

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Montgomery Blair High ranks 65 th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 70% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Montgomery Blair High is a public magnet high school located in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,261 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Montgomery Blair High performs well in some areas, such as English Language Arts proficiency and graduation rates, it faces challenges in mathematics proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and dropout rates. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state averages, but it performs better in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates on par with the district. The school's high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates, ranging from 23.2% to 36.5% and 3.2% to 5.3%, respectively, are concerning and may be contributing to the lower academic performance in some areas.

When compared to other high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools district, such as Bethesda-Chevy Chase High, John F. Kennedy High, and Springbrook High, Montgomery Blair High generally performs worse in mathematics proficiency but better in English Language Arts proficiency. The school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.56% to 48.6%, may be a contributing factor to the academic performance differences. The school should continue to analyze its data, identify the root causes of these issues, and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and close the performance gaps with nearby district schools.

3,266

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,726

Per pupil spending ?

43.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

51 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901

(240) 740-7200

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Montgomery Blair High:

Elementary:	Arcola Elementary
	Bel Pre Elementary
	Brookhaven Elementary
	East Silver Spring Elementary
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	Flora M. Singer Elementary
	Forest Knolls Elementary
	Georgian Forest Elementary
	Glen Haven Elementary
	Glenallan Elementary
	Harmony Hills Elementary
	Highland Elementary
	Highland View Elementary
	Kemp Mill Elementary
	Montgomery Knolls Elementary
	New Hampshire Estates Elementary
	Oak View Elementary
	Oakland Terrace Elementary
	Pine Crest Elementary
	Piney Branch Elementary
	Rock View Elementary
	Rolling Terrace Elementary
	Sargent Shriver Elementary
	Sligo Creek Elementary
	Strathmore Elementary
	Takoma Park Elementary
	Viers Mill Elementary
	Weller Road Elementary
	Wheaton Woods Elementary
	Woodlin Elementary
Middle:	A. Mario Loiederman Middle
	Argyle Middle
	Eastern Middle
	Newport Mill Middle
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	Odessa Shannon Middle
	Parkland Middle
	Silver Spring International Middle
	Sligo Middle
	Takoma Park Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.0%

African American:

24.7%

White:

21.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 56th percentile in 2014 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Maryland median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg46%

Maryland avg37%

65^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 25High Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 25Montgomery County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	52.6	65 of 220	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	40.9	82 of 146	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.9	97 of 127	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.4	64 of 225	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	41.9	74 of 138	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.0	82 of 197	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.0	64 of 180	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.3	91 of 233	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.4	43 of 233	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	68.3	102 of 231	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.9	92 of 185	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.4	91 of 187	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.5	67 of 183	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	75.4	56 of 220	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	70.8	75 of 213	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.8	76 of 214	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.8	97 of 209	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.2	77 of 204	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.9	73 of 204	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	47.7	94 of 201	53.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%+14 vs state

Mathematics10%-16 vs state

Algebra I10%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Montgomery Blair High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)	MCAP English Language Arts (2025)		MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montgomery Blair High	Public, Magnet	9-12	51 University Blvd E	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-7200	3,266	199	16.4	43.6%	706 (21.6%)	806 (24.7%)	1,240 (38.0%)	333 (10.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	149 (4.6%)	52.6	65^th of 220 public high schools	70.5%		40.9	82^nd of 146 public high schools	43.8%	17	10.4	65.0	65.0	10.4			$17,726	$981	$16,745
MCPS Transitions School	Public	12	11721 Kemp Mill Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5900	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Springbrook High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Valley Brook Dr	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-3800	1,838	119	15.3	59.9%	78 (4.2%)	671 (36.5%)	845 (46.0%)	188 (10.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (2.7%)	40.5	104^th of 220 public high schools	52.7%		34.2	110^th of 146 public high schools	24.7%	6	6.9	56.0	56.0	6.9			$18,609	$1,111	$17,497
Albert Einstein High	Public, Magnet	9-12	11135 Newport Mill Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2700	1,991	134	14.8	42.4%	453 (22.8%)	318 (16.0%)	967 (48.6%)	135 (6.8%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	93 (4.7%)	53.8	57^th of 220 public high schools	74.1%					(n/a)	5.1	68.4	68.4	5.1			$19,371	$1,200	$18,171
John F. Kennedy High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1901 Randolph Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-0100	1,880	126	14.9	56.0%	80 (4.3%)	405 (21.5%)	1,277 (67.9%)	87 (4.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.4%)	17.7	182^nd of 220 public high schools	17.3%					(n/a)	1.9	36.9	36.9	1.9			$20,159	$1,338	$18,821
High Point High	Public	9-12	3601 Powder Mill Rd	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 572-6400	3,012	171	17.6	95.6%	31 (1.0%)	386 (12.8%)	2,492 (82.7%)	87 (2.9%)	7 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.3%)	14.6	197^th of 220 public high schools	10.5%					(n/a)	3.6	32.1	32.1	4.8	13.6	1.9	$17,678	$1,383	$16,296
Wheaton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12401 Dalewood Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 321-3400	2,794	172	16.2	56.6%	269 (9.6%)	537 (19.2%)	1,656 (59.3%)	257 (9.2%)	4 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	66 (2.4%)	40.1	107^th of 220 public high schools	51.4%		40.6	84^th of 146 public high schools	42.5%	23	5.0	55.6	55.6	5.0			$17,330	$1,092	$16,237
Thomas Edison High School of Technology	Public	9-12	12501 Dalewood Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2000	0	32	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northwestern High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Adelphi Rd	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 985-1820	2,396	153	15.6	96.4%	88 (3.7%)	511 (21.3%)	1,751 (73.1%)	20 (0.8%)	8 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	14 (0.6%)	20.6	166^th of 220 public high schools	24.5%		18.2	137^th of 146 public high schools	6.2%	29	7.3	42.4	42.4	1.8	10.7	6.6	$18,475	$1,049	$17,426
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High	Public	9-12	4301 East-West Hwy	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0400	2,377	142	16.7	23.9%	1,109 (46.7%)	436 (18.3%)	507 (21.3%)	164 (6.9%)	8 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	141 (5.9%)	71.1	22^nd of 220 public high schools	90.0%		62.2	26^th of 146 public high schools	82.2%	4	15.0	78.5	78.5	15.0			$16,584	$848	$15,736

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What district is Montgomery Blair High in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

How many students attend Montgomery Blair High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,266 students attended Montgomery Blair High.

What is the racial makeup of Montgomery Blair High?

Students at Montgomery Blair High are 38% Hispanic, 25% African American, 22% White, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Is Montgomery Blair High a good school?

Montgomery Blair High ranks 65^th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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