Briggs Chaney Middle

Summary:

Briggs Chaney Middle is a public middle school in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving 864 students in grades 6-8. 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.

Briggs Chaney Middle has a significantly higher percentage of African American (55.09%) and Hispanic (26.16%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (11.1%) and English Language Arts (41%) well below the averages. However, the school's performance for African American students is relatively stronger, ranking 48th out of 259 Maryland middle schools, while its performance for White students (158th out of 210) and Special Education students (94th out of 120) is much lower.

Briggs Chaney Middle has a high percentage of students (63.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools. The school's spending per student ($15,803) is higher than the nearby schools, suggesting a greater investment in resources and programs. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 127th out of 303 Maryland middle schools in 2020-2021 to 184th out of 328 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend of declining academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1901 Rainbow Dr
       Silver Spring, MD  20905


(301) 288-8300

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,485 Help


Students who attend Briggs Chaney Middle usually attend:

High:    James Hubert Blake High
    Paint Branch High
    Springbrook High

Feeder schools for Briggs Chaney Middle:

Elementary:    Cloverly Elementary
    Galway Elementary
    William Tyler Page Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  864

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.1%
Hispanic:
26.2%
Asian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Briggs Chaney Middle ranks worse than 56.1% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 30th 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 34.69. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (55.1%), Hispanic (26.2%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Briggs Chaney Middle is 13, which is the 7th best among 40 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Briggs Chaney Middle employs 66 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Briggs Chaney Middle is $19,485, which is the 10th highest among 40 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Briggs Chaney Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Briggs Chaney Middle 184th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Briggs Chaney 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 Briggs Chaney Middle

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Rank History for all students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.62 170th 252 32.5%
2005 45.71 143rd 255 43.9%
2006 52.26 123rd 254 51.6%
2007 52.05 130th 264 50.8%
2008 57.31 143rd 283 49.5%
2009 60.74 145th 301 51.8%
2010 61.46 145th 324 55.2%
2011 56.09 150th 309 51.5%
2012 55.36 160th 314 49.0%
2013 44.58 187th 316 40.8%
2014 56.64 162nd 339 52.2%
2015 50.15 144th 315 54.3%
2016 46.86 159th 314 49.4%
2017 48.45 160th 317 49.5%
2018 43.17 176th 328 46.3%
2019 42.15 167th 316 47.2%
2021 51.74 127th 303 58.1%
2022 40.04 192nd 333 42.3%
2023 30.45 205th 322 36.3%
2024 34.69 184th 328 43.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.98 78th 136 42.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.36 9th 25 64.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.32 94th 120 21.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.57 86th 273 68.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.03 139th 303 54.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.96 128th 288 55.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.85 82nd 116 29.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.08 48th 259 81.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.71 99th 207 52.2%
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Rank History for White students at Briggs Chaney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.20 158th 210 24.8%
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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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by a parent
Monday, September 8, 2014

Open Quote A world of vulgar language, physical and mental bullying, and teacher disrespect seems to be the norm and is tolerated by administration- with no response back from administration when they are asked about it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Briggs Chaney Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 205 91 80 11 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1992 348 149 124 13 3 n/a n/a 0 637
1993 360 150 132 18 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1994 364 174 115 27 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 383 213 124 32 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1996 383 213 124 32 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1997 406 252 120 38 1 n/a n/a 0 817
1998 408 260 140 47 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1999 397 285 137 48 5 n/a n/a 0 872
2000 363 290 145 54 5 n/a n/a 0 857
2001 337 295 138 62 5 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 275 299 147 69 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2003 275 299 147 69 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2004 255 324 144 77 2 n/a n/a 0 802
2005 251 421 157 98 3 n/a n/a 0 930
2006 222 452 164 113 2 n/a n/a 0 953
2007 190 447 154 143 4 n/a n/a 0 938
2008 167 409 146 158 5 n/a n/a 0 885
2009 148 457 145 151 4 n/a n/a 0 905
2010 159 466 148 139 3 n/a n/a 0 915
2011 124 431 125 177 2 2 42 0 903
2012 121 412 126 179 3 3 37 0 881
2013 107 432 120 174 2 2 38 0 875
2014 80 473 124 156 0 1 39 0 873
2015 77 483 121 178 2 1 41 0 903
2016 72 460 124 170 2 0 38 0 866
2017 86 453 126 183 3 0 38 0 889
2018 81 466 118 188 2 0 31 0 886
2019 65 481 113 209 2 0 26 0 896
2020 64 504 98 236 0 1 33 0 936
2021 64 521 102 247 2 1 41 0 978
2022 61 508 88 245 1 0 40 0 943
2023 50 476 85 226 1 1 25 0 864

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 Briggs Chaney Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 388 24.1 16.0 0
1992 637 38.5 16.5 8
1993 660 40.9 16.1 7.7
1994 681 42.7 15.9 9.4
1995 752 45.2 16.6 12.2
1996 752 45.2 16.6 12.2
1997 817 49.1 16.6 14.6
1998 856 52.2 16.4 13.1
1999 872 52.2 16.7 16.4
2000 857 54.9 15.6 16
2001 837 51.3 16.3 16.2
2002 792 47.4 16.7 19.9
2003 792 47.4 16.7 19.9
2004 802 50.5 15.9 19.6
2005 930 56.0 16.6 22.2
2006 953 60.0 15.9 20.7
2007 938 61.6 15.2 28.3
2008 885 57.0 15.5 31.1
2009 905 56.8 15.9 34.1
2010 915 56.2 16.2 39.1
2011 903 57.0 15.8 41.3
2012 881 58.0 15.1 43.2
2013 875 56.0 15.6 44.2
2014 873 56.6 15.4 48.2
2015 903 55.0 16.4 45.8
2016 866 58.0 14.9 48.8
2017 889 62.4 14.2 46.7
2018 886 64.8 13.6 46.7
2019 896 63.2 14.1 44.2
2020 936 62.2 15.0 47.6
2021 978 65.4 14.9 54.9
2022 943 66.0 14.2 56.9
2023 864 66.0 13.0 63.4

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 Briggs Chaney Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 388 24.1 16.0 0
1992 637 38.5 16.5 8
1993 660 40.9 16.1 7.7
1994 681 42.7 15.9 9.4
1995 752 45.2 16.6 12.2
1996 752 45.2 16.6 12.2
1997 817 49.1 16.6 14.6
1998 856 52.2 16.4 13.1
1999 872 52.2 16.7 16.4
2000 857 54.9 15.6 16
2001 837 51.3 16.3 16.2
2002 792 47.4 16.7 19.9
2003 792 47.4 16.7 19.9
2004 802 50.5 15.9 19.6
2005 930 56.0 16.6 22.2
2006 953 60.0 15.9 20.7
2007 938 61.6 15.2 28.3
2008 885 57.0 15.5 31.1
2009 905 56.8 15.9 34.1
2010 915 56.2 16.2 39.1
2011 903 57.0 15.8 41.3
2012 881 58.0 15.1 43.2
2013 875 56.0 15.6 44.2
2014 873 56.6 15.4 48.2
2015 903 55.0 16.4 45.8
2016 866 58.0 14.9 48.8
2017 889 62.4 14.2 46.7
2018 886 64.8 13.6 46.7
2019 896 63.2 14.1 44.2
2020 936 62.2 15.0 47.6
2021 978 65.4 14.9 54.9
2022 943 66.0 14.2 56.9
2023 864 66.0 13.0 63.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Briggs Chaney Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $570 (3.6%) $15,173 (96.4%) $15,743
2020 $190 (1.2%) $15,162 (98.8%) $15,352
2021 $500 (3.2%) $15,303 (96.8%) $15,803
2022 $1,217 (7.6%) $14,729 (92.4%) $15,946
2023 $906 (4.6%) $18,579 (95.4%) $19,485

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Briggs Chaney Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 167th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 205th of 322 Middle schools
 10.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students896864
 3.6%
African American481476
 1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11385
 24.8%
Hispanic209226
 8.1%
Pacific Islander01
White6550
 23.1%
Two or More Races2625
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%63.4%
 19.2%


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Briggs Chaney Middle ranks 184th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 864 students attended Briggs Chaney Middle.

Students at Briggs Chaney Middle are 55% African American, 26% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Briggs Chaney Middle usually go on to attend James Hubert Blake High


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