Sligo Middle School

Sligo Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1401 Dennis Ave,  Silver Spring, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
3.8
3.1
718 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
211:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.3%
Hispanic
38.3%
White
29%
Black
21.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Two or more races
4.6%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public MS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
5.0
11/18/2024
It was amazing. There were several great teachers—shoutout to Ms. Chichester, Ms. Trone, Ms. Maffeo, Mr Sweeney, Ms Sayed, Mr Huaselin Etc.
5.0
9/11/2023
The food is great I love the staff. Everyone is really nice. Counselors are amazing.The only bad part is the buses i mean most mcps buses are late and in horrible shape.
5.0 Parent
5/2/2019
My daughter is finishing her first year at Sligo and she has loved it. She has friends, great teachers (favorite is social studies), and participates in all the school events. Her academics have always been great but she has improved.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 15 Reviews
1.0 other
6/26/2025
I went there and they don’t notify anyone about future careers and tell you to take easy low level classes
1.0 student
10/27/2024
Too many fights and violence bad kids
5.0 other
4/18/2022
I graduated from Sligo last year (2021) and I had a great experience. The school had a really amazing atmosphere and I always felt supported. I felt prepared for high school, even for the advanced program I'm in.
2.0 parent
9/15/2018
My child was an A student at Sligo and is now struggling in high school because she can't keep up with the work. Sligo just doesn't prepare students to work hard. They don't teach any study skills and don't challenge the kids.

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Sligo Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Silver Spring, MD, in the Wheaton neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 718 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Sligo Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $659,024. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northwood High School, Montgomery Blair High School, Stephen Knolls School, and more. Learn more about what Silver Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sligo Middle School.

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