Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ridge/ruxton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge/ruxton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridge/ruxton School's student population of 106 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge/ruxton 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 Ridge/ruxton School is 0.77, which is more 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
#941 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
30%
33%
White
29%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 Ridge/ruxton School's ranking?
Ridge/ruxton School is ranked #941 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ridge/ruxton School often compared to?
Ridge/ruxton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S. Baer School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge/ruxton School?
The graduation rate of Ridge/ruxton School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ridge/ruxton School?
106 students attend Ridge/ruxton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Ridge/ruxton School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge/ruxton School?
Ridge/ruxton School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge/ruxton School offer ?
Ridge/ruxton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge/ruxton School part of?
Ridge/ruxton School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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