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Silver Creek Middle

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Silver Creek Middle ranks 72 nd of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 342 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Silver Creek Middle in Kensington, MD, is a public school serving 751 students in grades 6-8 as part of the highly-regarded Montgomery County Public Schools district, and it has earned a consistent 4-star rating for its solid academic performance.

This school stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) program, with 67.1% of students proficient—well above both the district and state averages. It also excels at preparing students for advanced math, as nearly 55% of those taking the Algebra I end-of-course exam were proficient, nearly double the district average. Another strong point is its low chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.7%, compared to the district average of 22.6%, which suggests a positive and engaging school environment. Silver Creek also invests heavily in its students, spending over $20,000 per pupil and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. This is particularly notable when compared to the top-performing Thomas W. Pyle Middle, which spends less per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio, yet achieves higher overall test scores, likely due to a more affluent student population.

While Silver Creek is a clear academic leader in its immediate area—significantly outperforming nearby Newport Mill Middle in both ELA proficiency and attendance—it does face some internal challenges. The school has a "math proficiency paradox": it is highly effective at accelerating a select group of students into advanced Algebra I, but overall math proficiency for all grades is modest at 34.2%, with many students in standard grade-level math classes struggling to meet benchmarks. This suggests that while the advanced track thrives, the general math curriculum may need additional support to ensure all students succeed.

751

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,132

Per pupil spending ?

32.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895

(240) 740-2200

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Silver Creek Middle usually attend:

High:

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

Feeder schools for Silver Creek Middle:

Elementary:	Chevy Chase Elementary
	North Chevy Chase Elementary
	Rock Creek Forest Elementary
	Rosemary Hills Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.6%

African American:

27.2%

Hispanic:

17.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2019 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (51% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Maryland middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2019

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg47%

Maryland avg37%

72^nd of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 9 pts since 2019

From top 12% (2019) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 40Middle Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 24Montgomery 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
2026	76.6	72 of 342	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	82.1	55 of 337	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	58 of 328	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	57 of 322	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	58 of 333	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	39 of 303	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	88.1	37 of 316	88.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	84.5	21 of 259	91.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	35.5	84 of 116	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	80.9	44 of 303	85.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	50.2	81 of 207	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	59.9	76 of 273	72.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	83.9	32 of 288	88.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	89.9	7 of 136	94.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	68.3	21 of 120	82.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	89.3	10 of 210	95.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2021)95th percentile+8 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)95th percentile+8 vs school

African American (2021)92nd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2021)89th percentile~ school

Female (2021)85th percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)82nd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)72nd percentile-15 vs school

Hispanic (2021)61st percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2021)28th percentile-60 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts67%+15 vs state

Geometry60%+16 vs state

Algebra I55%+33 vs state

Science52%+21 vs state

Mathematics34%+7 vs state

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Excellent administration, supportive teachers, kind community, involved PTA. My child has had a really great experience. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silver Creek Middle	Public	6-8	3701 Saul Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2200	751	54	13.9	32.6%	305 (40.6%)	204 (27.2%)	131 (17.4%)	58 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.9%)	76.6	72^nd of 342 public middle schools	78.9%		82.1	55^th of 337 public middle schools	83.7%	17	36.1	13.5	5.5	34.2	61.5	70.9	68.6	67.1	54.7		60.5	51.6	$20,132	$1,022	$19,111
Newport Mill Middle	Public	6-8	11311 Newport Mill Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7160	652	50	13.0	53.1%	120 (18.4%)	69 (10.6%)	383 (58.7%)	47 (7.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.4%)	57.8	127^th of 342 public middle schools	62.9%		54.3	142^nd of 337 public middle schools	57.9%	15	27.1	17.5	15.4	30.0	47.8	50.3	48.4	48.8	68.8		68.3	32.3	$22,585	$1,006	$21,579
Sligo Middle	Public	6-8	1401 Dennis Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 287-8890	685	54	12.6	46.7%	189 (27.6%)	134 (19.6%)	287 (41.9%)	36 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.5%)	56.8	133^rd of 342 public middle schools	61.1%		55.1	139^th of 337 public middle schools	58.8%	6	27.9	10.3	4.1	25.4	43.5	54.5	53.6	50.5	41.7		76.3	41.7	$21,112	$874	$20,238
North Bethesda Middle	Public	6-8	8935 Bradmoor Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2100	1,224	72	17.0	15.9%	573 (46.8%)	163 (13.3%)	226 (18.5%)	152 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (9.0%)	92.1	21^st of 342 public middle schools	93.9%		92.8	20^th of 337 public middle schools	94.1%	1	58.1	41.9	6.1	57.9	81.2	82.4	75.1	79.6	76.5		82.0	54.2	$18,038	$884	$17,154
Odessa Shannon Middle	Public	6-8	11800 Monticello Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4150	784	61	12.7	55.6%	35 (4.5%)	186 (23.7%)	497 (63.4%)	47 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.2%)	22.1	272^nd of 342 public middle schools	20.5%		22.4	264^th of 337 public middle schools	21.7%	8	9.5	3.9	2.1	9.9	27.0	39.5	29.6	32.0	31.6		58.3	11.6	$22,692	$1,992	$20,701
M.E.C.C.A Business Learning Institute	Public, Charter	6-7	7000 Radnor Rd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(240) 740-1895	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	53	147^th of 342 public middle schools	57.0%					(n/a)	22.5	13.3		21.5	40.0	68.0		50.8	30.0
Silver Spring International Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	313 Wayne Ave	Silver Spring	20910	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2750	1,015	70	14.4	43.7%	259 (25.5%)	210 (20.7%)	445 (43.8%)	33 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.3%)	57.9	126^th of 342 public middle schools	63.2%		60.8	121^st of 337 public middle schools	64.1%	5	24.7	9.1	3.2	19.6	52.2	55.6	57.1	55.1	29.9		68.5	41.5	$18,403	$871	$17,532
A. Mario Loiederman Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	12701 Goodhill Rd	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-5830	978	76	12.9	62.8%	145 (14.8%)	121 (12.4%)	621 (63.5%)	42 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.4%)	32.7	217^th of 342 public middle schools	36.5%		33.4	208^th of 337 public middle schools	38.3%	9	14.6	7.6	3.8	11.1	37.2	46.4	36.7	40.2	15.7		28.1	16.6	$19,728	$955	$18,773
Tilden Middle	Public	6-8	6300 Tilden Ln	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6700	1,112	68	16.4	24.1%	436 (39.2%)	169 (15.2%)	236 (21.2%)	187 (16.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	80 (7.2%)	85.6	48^th of 342 public middle schools	86.0%		81.7	58^th of 337 public middle schools	82.8%	10	47.3	23.7	4.1	40.6	71.9	74.0	67.0	71.0	44.8		60.0	53.8	$18,991	$932	$18,059
Thomas W. Pyle Middle	Public	6-8	6311 Wilson Lane	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3500	1,259	75	16.8	6.4%	687 (54.6%)	71 (5.6%)	189 (15.0%)	202 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	106 (8.4%)	98.3	1^st of 342 public middle schools	99.7%		98.3	2^nd of 337 public middle schools	99.4%	1	77.1	57.9	22.2	75.9	88.8	87.6	88.1	88.2	86.3		92.9	76.5	$18,170	$958	$17,212

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Creek Middle

How many students attend Silver Creek Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 751 students attended Silver Creek Middle.

What district is Silver Creek Middle in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Silver Creek Middle?

Students at Silver Creek Middle are 41% White, 27% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Silver Creek Middle attend?

Students who attend Silver Creek Middle usually go on to attend Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

Is Silver Creek Middle a good school?

Silver Creek Middle ranks 72^nd of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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