Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piney Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Piney Ridge Elementary serves the southern part of Sykesville, MD, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Piney Ridge Elementary School's student population of 578 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piney Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Ridge Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
8%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
66%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Ridge Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Piney Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eldersburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Piney Ridge Elementary School?
578 students attend Piney Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Piney Ridge Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piney Ridge Elementary School?
Piney Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Piney Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Piney Ridge Elementary School part of?
Piney Ridge Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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