Serving 805 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 was 4% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
14%
24%
Black
62%
32%
White
14%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1177 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Golden Ring Middle School?
805 students attend Golden Ring Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Golden Ring Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Golden Ring Middle School part of?
Golden Ring Middle School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools.
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