Ridgely Elementary School
Tel:
(410)634-2105
- Ridgely Elementary School serves 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Ridgely Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 528 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ridgely Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ridgely Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #581 out of 1,367 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| Black | 14% | 34% |
| White | 67% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caroline County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ridgely Elementary School is North Caroline High School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lockerman Middle School (4.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lockerman Middle School (4.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgely North Caroline High School Grades: 9-12 | 1091 students
3.3 miles
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410)479-2332 3.3 9-12 1091 - Ridgely Caroline Career & Technology Center Vocational School
3.5 miles
10855 Central Ave
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410)479-0100 3.5 n/a n/a - Denton Lockerman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 829 students
4.9 miles
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410)479-2760 4.9 6-8 829 - Greensboro Greensboro Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 798 students
5.1 miles
625 N Main St
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410)482-6251 5.1 PK-5 798 - Denton Denton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 669 students
5.9 miles
303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(410)479-1660 5.9 PK-5 669
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