For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 738 students in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wheaton is Sligo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sligo Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Dennis Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 287-8890
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD include Sligo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring?
the neighborhood of Wheaton, Silver Spring public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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