Hereford Middle School vs. Ridgely Middle School
Should I attend Hereford Middle School or Ridgely Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hereford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ridgely Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 911 students in grades 6-8, Hereford Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 22% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,050 students in grades 6-8, Ridgely Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
911 students
1,050 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#236 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
304
364
Grade 7 Students
327
351
Grade 8 Students
280
335
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
18%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
85%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
