Ridgely Middle School vs. Dumbarton Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ridgely Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Dumbarton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,080 students in grades 6-8, Dumbarton Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 21% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,050 students
1,080 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#309 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
364
335
Grade 7 Students
351
366
Grade 8 Students
335
379
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
59%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
