Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridgecrest Elementary 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgecrest Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
74%
21%
Black
25%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgecrest Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is ranked #1126 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ridgecrest Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgecrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chillum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School?
603 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ridgecrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary School?
Ridgecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary School offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary School part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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