C
Below Average
55/100

Francis Scott Key Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 910 Schindler Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Maryland
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.91 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
991
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%29/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 0.91 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 32nd percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−7 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−22 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%35%reading +15 pts, math -16 pts53rd percentile (list)
Black36%14%reading +8 pts, math -2 pts59th percentile (list)
Hispanic26%8%reading -3 pts, math -10 pts21st percentile (list)
Asian67%37%reading -8 pts, math -30 pts28th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%30%reading +18 pts, math -10 pts65th percentile (list)
Low-income31%13%reading +6 pts, math -1 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 910 Schindler Drive
City Silver Spring
ZIP Code 20903
District 2400480
NCES School ID 240048090453
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20903

Understanding the community around Francis Scott Key Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,649
Per Capita Income $28,259
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 67.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $452,700
Median Rent $1,765
Owner-Occupied 42.1%
Renter-Occupied 57.9%
View full data for ZIP 20903 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Francis Scott Key Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.6%
Black 38.2%
Asian 10.8%
White 3.1%
Two or More Races 2.0%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 991
Teachers (FTE) 70.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Francis Scott Key Middle?
Francis Scott Key Middle has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Francis Scott Key Middle?
Francis Scott Key Middle has 991 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Francis Scott Key Middle serve?
Francis Scott Key Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Francis Scott Key Middle receive per student?
Francis Scott Key Middle receives $20,473 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Francis Scott Key Middle in 20903 ▼
Avg Home Value
$523,642
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,792
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
57.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026