Silver Creek Middle School

3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 766 students in grades 6-8, Silver Creek Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Silver Creek Middle School's student population of 766 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
766 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Silver Creek Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Creek Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#339 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
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34%
27%
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64%
45%
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55%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
19%
23%
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Black
25%
33%
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White
44%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Creek Middle School's ranking?
Silver Creek Middle School is ranked #339 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Silver Creek Middle School often compared to?
Silver Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westland Middle School, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Silver Creek Middle School?
766 students attend Silver Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Silver Creek Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Creek Middle School?
Silver Creek Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silver Creek Middle School offer ?
Silver Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Silver Creek Middle School part of?
Silver Creek Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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