Eastern Middle

300 University Blvd East
Silver Spring, MD 20901

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/easternms/

963 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Eastern Middle School, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Situated on University Boulevard East, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to academic excellence within the local community. It provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that cater to a wide range of student interests.

In addition to its standard academic program, Eastern Middle School is particularly well-regarded for its Humanities and Communication Arts (HCA) magnet program. This specialized magnet offering attracts students from across the county who are interested in an enriched curriculum focused on advanced writing, literature, media, and interdisciplinary studies. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both critical thinking and creative expression, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students, ensuring they are well-equipped with the skills necessary for success in their future academic and professional endeavors.

963

Total Students

70.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	452
Black	195
Asian	101
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
452 (47.0%)
Black
195 (20.3%)
White
163 (16.9%)
Asian
101 (10.5%)
Two or More
49 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)740-6280
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/easternms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	963
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 6 347

Grade 7 331

Grade 8 285