Overview
Eastern Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 963 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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
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SectorPublic
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Grade Span6–8
Degmada Degmada Montgomery County Public Schools
County24031
Magaalada CitySilver Spring
ZIP20901
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048001457
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment963
White16.9%
Hispanic / Latino46.9%
Black / African American20.2%
Asian10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %52%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)