At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
868
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
61%+7.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Argyle Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 868 students. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CitySilver Spring
ZIP20906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048000409
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment868
White6.9%
Hispanic / Latino52.3%
Black / African American30.2%
Asian7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.9%
Hispanic
52.3%
Black
30.2%
Asian
7.1%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.