Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, Golden Ring 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Ring Middle School's student population of 882 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Golden Ring Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Ring Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
60%
33%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Ring Middle School's ranking?
Golden Ring Middle School is ranked #938 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Golden Ring Middle School often compared to?
Golden Ring Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Golden Ring Middle School?
882 students attend Golden Ring Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Golden Ring Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Ring Middle School?
Golden Ring Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Golden Ring Middle School offer ?
Golden Ring Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Golden Ring Middle School part of?
Golden Ring Middle School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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