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Ballenger Creek Elementary School vs. Spring Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Ballenger Creek Elementary School or Spring Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ballenger Creek Elementary School
5250 Kingsbrook Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Spring Ridge Elementary School
9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Ballenger Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballenger Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
709 students
603 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ballenger Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ballenger Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ballenger Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ballenger Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Frederick County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Frederick County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#441 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#294 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ballenger Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in MD)
48%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballenger Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballenger Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballenger Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ballenger Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spring Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
62
Kindergarten Students
106
72
Grade 1 Students
103
103
Grade 2 Students
120
79
Grade 3 Students
108
104
Grade 4 Students
106
83
Grade 5 Students
112
100

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ballenger Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ballenger Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ballenger Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ballenger Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ballenger Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.77
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ballenger Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ballenger Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ballenger Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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