Eastern Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 893
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 241:1
Certified Teachers: 99%
Community Reviews
19 Reviews
300 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(240) 740-6280
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
5/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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The school is separated by the magnet and non-magnet programs - think protected and unprotected children. The non-magnet program, where most kids are enrolled, is like general population with all sorts of clicks and gang-like students who relentlessly bully, misbehave or just don't care to be there.
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Posted by a parent on 3/4/2026
Eastern Middle School offers a somewhat unique experience, blending positive aspects with some significant drawbacks. The most glaring issue is the state of the building itself. It's desperately in need of a renovation. The cramped hallways make navigating between classes a daily struggle, and the p
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Posted by a student on 1/30/2025
I currently go to eastern and my experience has been…interesting. The school building it self DESPERATELY needs a renovation, the hallways are wayyyyy to small and the are circulation is soooo bad because it’s an old building. The teaching experience for the humanities is really good. Some teachers
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Posted by a student on 12/2/2024
If you're in the Humanities, the class experience is really good. The teachers are amazing and it's very interactive and stimulating. My friends who aren't in the program get a much different experience. They are just as smart, but not in the advanced classes they should be in. Also, the building is
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Posted by a student on 11/19/2024
i am a current student here, and it is very very tough to be at this school. here is a list of pros and cons from my experience. (for reference, I am a gay asian humanities 8th grader at this school)pros: -the humanities program is an enriching experience that advances student's understanding of lit
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Posted by a student on 8/3/2023

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Silver Spring schools - Eastern Middle School is located at 300 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring MD 20901. Eastern Middle School is in the Montgomery County Public Schools. Eastern Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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