Forest Ridge Elementary School

9550 Gorman Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 24% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Forest Ridge Elementary School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Ridge Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#497 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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24%
20%
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27%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
21%
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Black
40%
33%
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White
17%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Ridge Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Forest Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gorman Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School?
656 students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Forest Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Ridge Elementary School?
Forest Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Forest Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Ridge Elementary School part of?
Forest Ridge Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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