Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ridge/ruxton 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge/ruxton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridge/ruxton School's student population of 104 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge/ruxton 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 Ridge/ruxton 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
#1190 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
37%
33%
White
24%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge/ruxton School's ranking?
Ridge/ruxton School is ranked #1190 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ridge/ruxton School often compared to?
Ridge/ruxton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S. Baer School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge/ruxton School?
The graduation rate of Ridge/ruxton School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ridge/ruxton School?
104 students attend Ridge/ruxton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ridge/ruxton School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge/ruxton School?
Ridge/ruxton School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge/ruxton School offer ?
Ridge/ruxton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge/ruxton School part of?
Ridge/ruxton School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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