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Briggs Chaney Middle School

1901 Rainbow Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 864 students in grades 6-8, Briggs Chaney Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Briggs Chaney Middle School's student population of 864 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
864 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Briggs Chaney Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briggs Chaney Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#930 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Briggs Chaney Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Briggs Chaney Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Briggs Chaney Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Briggs Chaney Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Briggs Chaney Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briggs Chaney Middle School's ranking?
Briggs Chaney Middle School is ranked #930 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Briggs Chaney Middle School often compared to?
Briggs Chaney Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Oak Middle School, Benjamin Banneker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Briggs Chaney Middle School?
864 students attend Briggs Chaney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Briggs Chaney Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briggs Chaney Middle School?
Briggs Chaney Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briggs Chaney Middle School offer ?
Briggs Chaney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Briggs Chaney Middle School part of?
Briggs Chaney Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews
5   11/2/2021
It is good!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lilian Pamela
5   11/1/2021
This school is fun, very-well educated and brings me joy every time I arrive to the school.
- Posted by Teacher - Kaishian Y. Matthew
4   11/1/2021
The school is not that bad. It's actually fun over there! Besides all the fighting... it is all good.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alson Vo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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