Ridgely Elementary School
- Ridgely Elementary School serves 487 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.
- Ridgely Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Ridgely Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 6% 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 | 487 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ridgely Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Ridgely Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #526 out of 1359 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 47% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 43% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 17% |
| Black | 12% | 34% |
| White | 68% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caroline County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1,114 student
3.3 miles
10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 479-2332 3.3 9-12 1,114 - 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 | 876 students
4.9 miles
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760 4.9 6-8 876 - Greensboro Greensboro Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 814 students
5.1 miles
625 N Main St
Greensboro, MD 21639
(410) 482-6251 5.1 PK-5 814 - Denton Denton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 694 students
5.9 miles
303 Sharp Rd
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-1660 5.9 PK-5 694
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