Ridgely Middle School vs. Cockeysville Middle School
Should you attend Ridgely Middle School or Cockeysville Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ridgely Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Cockeysville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,061 students in grades 6-8, Ridgely Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 840 students in grades 6-8, Cockeysville Middle 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 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than 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 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,061 students
840 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#703 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
351
284
Grade 7 Students
363
273
Grade 8 Students
347
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
22%
% Black
11%
23%
% White
59%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
