Eastern Middle

Summary:

Eastern Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 893 students. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eastern Middle stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (52.74%) compared to the surrounding schools. However, the school faces challenges in mathematics proficiency, particularly for Hispanic students, who perform below the state average and rank in the bottom third of Maryland middle schools. In contrast, Eastern Middle's Asian and White students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% and top 1% of Maryland middle schools, respectively, in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's African American students also perform well, ranking in the top 5% of Maryland middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Silver Creek Middle and Takoma Park Middle, both within the Montgomery County district, outperform Eastern Middle in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates across all grades. However, Eastern Middle's spending per student ($17,330 in 2020-2021) is higher than the surrounding schools, which range from $14,574 to $18,425 per student, and the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 300 University Blvd East
       Silver Spring, MD  20901


(240) 740-6280

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,936 Help


Students who attend Eastern Middle usually attend:

High:    Albert Einstein High
    John F. Kennedy High
    Montgomery Blair High
    Northwood High
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Feeder schools for Eastern Middle:

Elementary:    Montgomery Knolls Elementary
    New Hampshire Estates Elementary
    Oak View Elementary
    Pine Crest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  910

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.2%
African American:
17.7%
White:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Compare Details Eastern Middle ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 20th among 40 ranked middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Eastern Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.2%), African American (17.7%), White (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastern Middle is 13.9, which is the 14th best among 40 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastern Middle is $19,936, which is the 7th highest among 40 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Eastern Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Middle 113th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Eastern Middle in the ranking list.)

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eastern Middle

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Rank History for all students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.58 219th 252 13.1%
2005 14.96 220th 255 13.7%
2006 14.14 217th 254 14.6%
2007 10.97 236th 264 10.6%
2008 60.35 131st 283 53.7%
2009 59.90 148th 301 50.8%
2010 56.13 166th 324 48.8%
2011 56.29 149th 309 51.8%
2012 56.15 155th 314 50.6%
2013 47.20 174th 316 44.9%
2014 63.11 139th 339 59.0%
2015 66.75 95th 315 69.8%
2016 69.54 82nd 314 73.9%
2017 68.41 94th 317 70.3%
2018 61.39 120th 328 63.4%
2019 55.26 126th 316 60.1%
2021 77.71 54th 303 82.2%
2022 57.77 128th 333 61.6%
2023 57.35 111th 322 65.5%
2024 55.65 113th 328 65.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.54 43rd 120 64.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.78 83rd 273 69.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.97 39th 303 87.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.36 76th 288 73.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.78 4th 116 96.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.75 22nd 259 91.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.62 137th 207 33.8%
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Rank History for White students at Eastern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.77 1st 210 99.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, May 23, 2010

Open Quote like, half the kids are druggies. last year 2 sixth graders got suspended for bringing alcohol to lunch. We failed the MSA's, even with the entire magnet program thats there. Its safe to say this school sucks. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eastern Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 241 177 79 124 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1990 264 198 94 137 4 n/a n/a 0 697
1991 264 200 99 117 3 n/a n/a 0 683
1992 268 209 103 143 2 n/a n/a 0 725
1993 280 224 107 162 4 n/a n/a 0 777
1994 308 270 125 214 6 n/a n/a 0 923
1995 308 280 129 238 3 n/a n/a 0 958
1996 308 280 129 238 3 n/a n/a 0 958
1997 298 271 133 240 0 n/a n/a 0 942
1998 286 304 132 261 0 n/a n/a 0 983
1999 282 311 120 285 0 n/a n/a 0 998
2000 242 297 127 240 0 n/a n/a 0 906
2001 278 239 126 214 2 n/a n/a 0 859
2002 270 248 128 262 6 n/a n/a 0 914
2003 270 248 128 262 6 n/a n/a 0 914
2004 256 255 119 266 4 n/a n/a 0 900
2005 257 234 125 265 2 n/a n/a 0 883
2006 251 214 133 244 1 n/a n/a 0 843
2007 249 189 114 268 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2008 230 179 127 255 1 n/a n/a 0 792
2009 217 202 108 277 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2010 204 221 118 240 3 n/a n/a 0 786
2011 197 205 104 268 1 0 39 0 814
2012 201 192 108 314 1 0 43 0 859
2013 198 179 125 327 0 0 48 0 877
2014 182 173 138 331 0 0 46 0 870
2015 200 164 129 331 0 0 39 0 863
2016 218 157 124 366 0 0 40 0 905
2017 239 166 123 396 1 0 32 0 957
2018 217 165 109 439 2 0 39 0 971
2019 197 192 90 453 2 1 35 0 970
2020 195 189 77 509 2 1 37 0 1010
2021 195 185 69 478 0 1 36 2 966
2022 167 166 71 470 0 0 25 2 901
2023 155 162 66 471 0 0 35 4 893
2024 148 161 89 466 0 0 45 1 910

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eastern Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 622 45.9 13.5 n/a
1990 697 47.6 14.6 24.2
1991 683 49.5 13.7 20.9
1992 725 50.3 14.4 27.6
1993 777 56.7 13.7 25.7
1994 923 65.2 14.2 32.8
1995 958 66.3 14.4 32.8
1996 958 66.3 14.4 32.8
1997 942 67.1 14.0 33.4
1998 983 66.3 14.8 34.2
1999 998 66.3 15.1 42.1
2000 906 65.5 13.8 42.3
2001 859 65.6 13.1 38.3
2002 914 60.0 15.2 39.3
2003 914 60.0 15.2 39.3
2004 900 63.0 14.3 38.4
2005 883 65.0 13.6 36.1
2006 843 59.0 14.3 39.3
2007 821 60.7 13.5 39.7
2008 792 58.6 13.5 41.9
2009 805 54.5 14.8 40.1
2010 786 53.9 14.5 42.6
2011 814 53.6 15.1 43.4
2012 859 57.6 14.9 46.3
2013 877 56.8 15.4 46.6
2014 870 60.2 14.4 47.8
2015 863 61.0 14.1 45.3
2016 905 59.0 15.3 46.3
2017 957 66.6 14.3 45.1
2018 971 70.4 13.7 50.2
2019 970 72.4 13.3 48.5
2020 1010 74.4 13.5 50.2
2021 966 73.4 13.1 57.6
2022 901 72.4 12.4 58
2023 893 71.2 12.5 63.3
2024 910 65.2 13.9 55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eastern Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 622 45.9 13.5 n/a
1990 697 47.6 14.6 24.2
1991 683 49.5 13.7 20.9
1992 725 50.3 14.4 27.6
1993 777 56.7 13.7 25.7
1994 923 65.2 14.2 32.8
1995 958 66.3 14.4 32.8
1996 958 66.3 14.4 32.8
1997 942 67.1 14.0 33.4
1998 983 66.3 14.8 34.2
1999 998 66.3 15.1 42.1
2000 906 65.5 13.8 42.3
2001 859 65.6 13.1 38.3
2002 914 60.0 15.2 39.3
2003 914 60.0 15.2 39.3
2004 900 63.0 14.3 38.4
2005 883 65.0 13.6 36.1
2006 843 59.0 14.3 39.3
2007 821 60.7 13.5 39.7
2008 792 58.6 13.5 41.9
2009 805 54.5 14.8 40.1
2010 786 53.9 14.5 42.6
2011 814 53.6 15.1 43.4
2012 859 57.6 14.9 46.3
2013 877 56.8 15.4 46.6
2014 870 60.2 14.4 47.8
2015 863 61.0 14.1 45.3
2016 905 59.0 15.3 46.3
2017 957 66.6 14.3 45.1
2018 971 70.4 13.7 50.2
2019 970 72.4 13.3 48.5
2020 1010 74.4 13.5 50.2
2021 966 73.4 13.1 57.6
2022 901 72.4 12.4 58
2023 893 71.2 12.5 63.3
2024 910 65.2 13.9 55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Eastern Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $535 (3.3%) $15,445 (96.7%) $15,980
2020 $437 (2.7%) $15,675 (97.3%) $16,112
2021 $748 (4.3%) $16,582 (95.7%) $17,330
2022 $1,378 (7.7%) $16,575 (92.3%) $17,953
2023 $1,219 (6.1%) $18,718 (93.9%) $19,936

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastern Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 111th of 322 Middle schools
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students970893
 7.9%
African American192162
 15.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian9066
 26.7%
Hispanic453471
 4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White197155
 21.3%
Two or More Races3535
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%63.3%
 14.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern Middle

Eastern Middle ranks 113th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Eastern Middle usually go on to attend Albert Einstein High

In the 2023-24 school year, 910 students attended Eastern Middle.

Students at Eastern Middle are 51% Hispanic, 18% African American, 16% White, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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