Silver Creek Middle

3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/silvercreekms/

778 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Silver Creek Middle School, located in Kensington, Maryland, is a vibrant public middle school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional growth of its students. As part of a highly regarded school system, Silver Creek offers a diverse curriculum designed to challenge middle schoolers while providing the necessary resources to ensure all students can reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Silver Creek Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school encourages student participation in a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and service-learning opportunities, which help students develop leadership skills and explore personal interests outside of the classroom. By maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

778

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	132
Black	192
Asian	39
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
369 (47.5 %)
Black
192 (24.7 %)
Hispanic
132 (17.0 %)
Two or More
44 (5.7 %)
Asian
39 (5.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-2200
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/silvercreekms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 244

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 289

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Silver Creek Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	244
Grade 7	245
Grade 8	289

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Silver Creek Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	370	47.6%
Male	407	52.3%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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