The Barrie School
13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20906-0209 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (301)576-2800
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School Notes Overview:

The Barrie School's student-centered, teacher-guided interdisciplinary education promotes the academic, athletic, artistic, and social growth of the individual. Our Montessori Lower, dynamic Middle, and college-focused Upper Schools form a welcoming community that emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, and respect for self, others, and the environment. Barrie empowers students to develop the confidence, independent thinking, and teamwork essential for world citizenship. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Barrie School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Other Montessori association(s)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1932
County Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 412 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MD ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 30%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 94 students
Kind - 21 students
Grade 1 - 24 students
Grade 2 - 21 students
Grade 3 - 13 students
Grade 4 - 18 students
Grade 5 - 21 students
Grade 6 - 31 students
Grade 7 - 28 students
Grade 8 - 30 students
Grade 9 - 33 students
Grade 10 - 27 students
Grade 11 - 26 students
Grade 12 - 25 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 66 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 52%
Average Class Size 12
Number of AP Courses 14
Average SAT score 1210
This School ( MD ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 174 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 19 / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 21%
Acceptance Rate 55%
Headmaster Tim Trautman
Admissions Director Doris Sommer
Admissions Associate Amy Cavanaugh
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 10

Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryEquestrian
GolfLacrosse
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23

Extracurriculars
Yoga ClubYearbook
Writing ClubUltimate Frisbee Club
TheaterTechnical Theater
TEAMS ClubStudent Government Association
SportsSpanish Club
School StoreSADD Club
Robotics ClubNational Honor Society
Music/Rock Band ClubInternational Thespian Society
Instrumental EnsembleFrench Club
Flashlight: Student JournalismFitness Club
Film ClubChess Club
Athletic Training Club 
 
School Notes:
  • Barrie seeks students of strong character who are motivated to learn and curious about the world around them. Applicants to The Barrie School need to submit the following materials: - Parent Questionnaire - Student Questionnaire - Previous School Transcript - Letters of Recommendation - Standardized Test Score (preferably the SSAT, PSAT, Wisc-IV, or Woodcock-Johnson) - Application Fee of $100 In addition, applicants must be interviewed.
  • Profile last updated: 07/28/2006

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 20906 )
School Zip ( 20906 ) ( MD ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 61,097 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 42% 32%
Population Average Age 38 years old 36.0 years old
Average Household Size 2.6 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $55,562 $56,884
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 33 years old 40 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (20906)



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% Owning / % Renting 68% / 32% 66% / 34%
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