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%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤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
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(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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