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Marriotts Ridge High School

12100 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD 21104

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Top 1%

Tel: (410) 313-5568

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Marriotts Ridge High School serves 1,597 students in grades 9-12.

Marriotts Ridge High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marriotts Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Marriotts Ridge High School's student population of 1,597 students has grown by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,597 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

91 teachers

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School Rankings

Marriotts Ridge High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Marriotts Ridge High School is 0.66, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#12 out of 1343 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

84%

20%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

86%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

39%

Hispanic

20%

Black

10%

34%

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White

42%

34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.73

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Graduation Rate

≥99%

86%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Howard County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marriotts Ridge High School's ranking?

Marriotts Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Marriotts Ridge High School?

The graduation rate of Marriotts Ridge High School is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.

How many students attend Marriotts Ridge High School?

1,597 students attend Marriotts Ridge High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Marriotts Ridge High School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marriotts Ridge High School?

Marriotts Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Marriotts Ridge High School offer ?

Marriotts Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Marriotts Ridge High School part of?

Marriotts Ridge High School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education