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The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus

Special education school · Grades K–8

Silver Spring, MD

9115 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Silver Spring
  • Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Maryland

In Silver Spring, Maryland, The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 31 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Maryland. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
31
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 22 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Maryland (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of special education schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 11 special education schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    31’13–1449’15–1658’17–1858’19–2056’21–2231’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    K1
    12
    22
    34
    45
    54
    66
    72
    85

    Student body

    White61%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Black10%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian3%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus

    What grades does The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus serve?

    The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus?

    About 31 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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