B+
Above Average
82/100

Montgomery Blair High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 65% · Math 58% proficient · 70th percentile in Maryland
Graduation
B
88% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
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

82
Repit Score
out of 100
3,261
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%70/100reading 64th percentile, math 75th percentile among Maryland high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%59/10088% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% 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 +10 points better 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 proficiency65% (+21 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency58% (+21 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate88% (+7 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White92%92%reading +17 pts, math +29 pts99th percentile (list)
Black52%47%reading +12 pts, math +23 pts82nd percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading -6 pts, math -5 pts32nd percentile (list)
Asian82%87%reading +0 pts, math +7 pts64th percentile (list)
Multiracial95%95%reading +23 pts, math +35 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading -2 pts, math +9 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 51 University Blvd E
City Silver Spring
ZIP Code 20901
District 2400480
NCES School ID 240048000877
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20901

Understanding the community around Montgomery Blair High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $123,031
Per Capita Income $56,164
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $546,600
Median Rent $1,692
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
View full data for ZIP 20901 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Montgomery Blair High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 38.1%
Black 24.5%
White 21.8%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More Races 4.4%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 3,261
Teachers (FTE) 195.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Montgomery Blair High?
Montgomery Blair High has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Montgomery Blair High?
Montgomery Blair High has 3,261 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Montgomery Blair High serve?
Montgomery Blair High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Montgomery Blair High receive per student?
Montgomery Blair High receives $20,473 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Montgomery Blair High in 20901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$598,700
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,848
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
31.0%

Other Schools in 20901

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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