At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
685
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
47%-7.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Sligo Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The school enrolls 685 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
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMontgomery County Public Schools
County24031
CitySilver Spring
ZIP20902
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240048001458
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment685
White27.6%
Hispanic / Latino41.9%
Black / African American19.6%
Asian5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
27.6%
Hispanic
41.9%
Black
19.6%
Asian
5.3%
Two+
5.5%
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.