Ridge/ruxton School

Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ridge/ruxton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridge/ruxton School's student population of 101 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, Every Child, Every Day

School Rankings

Ridge/ruxton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge/ruxton School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1206 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
27%
≤10%
45%
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
13%
24%
Black
41%
32%
White
24%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
<50%
86%
(22-23)
69.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridge/ruxton School's ranking?
Ridge/ruxton School is ranked #1206 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ridge/ruxton School often compared to?
Ridge/ruxton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S. Baer School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge/ruxton School?
The graduation rate of Ridge/ruxton School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ridge/ruxton School?
101 students attend Ridge/ruxton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ridge/ruxton School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge/ruxton School?
Ridge/ruxton School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge/ruxton School offer ?
Ridge/ruxton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ridge/ruxton School part of?
Ridge/ruxton School is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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