Silver Spring International Middle

313 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ssims/

1,015 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Silver Spring International Middle School (SSIMS), located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, is a vibrant educational institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on global citizenship and cultural inclusivity. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, SSIMS integrates the Middle Years Programme (MYP) into its curriculum, which encourages students to think critically, develop a global perspective, and engage in meaningful service-learning projects that connect classroom instruction to the wider community.

Beyond its academic focus, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various clubs designed to foster student leadership and personal growth. The school’s location in a bustling urban hub allows it to leverage community partnerships, providing students with unique learning experiences. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Silver Spring International Middle School works to prepare its students for the rigor of high school and beyond, fostering an environment where students from all backgrounds are supported in their pursuit of academic and social success.

1,015

Total Students

70.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Spring International Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	445
Black	210
Asian	33
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
445 (43.9%)
White
259 (25.5%)
Black
210 (20.7%)
Two or More
64 (6.3%)
Asian
33 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)740-2750
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ssims/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,015
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 6 340

Grade 7 343

Grade 8 332