Silver Creek Middle

3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/silvercreekms/

751 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.

751

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	131
Black	204
Asian	58
Two or More	52

White
305 (40.7%)
Black
204 (27.2%)
Hispanic
131 (17.5%)
Asian
58 (7.7%)
Two or More
52 (6.9%)

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:	751
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 6 247

Grade 7 253

Grade 8 251

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Silver Creek Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	247
Grade 7	253
Grade 8	251

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Silver Creek Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	46.1%
Male	404	53.8%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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