Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Forest Ridge Elementary School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Ridge Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
37%
33%
White
16%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Ridge Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Forest Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gorman Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School?
648 students attend Forest Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Forest Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Ridge Elementary School?
Forest Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Forest Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Ridge Elementary School part of?
Forest Ridge Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
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