Ridgely Middle

Summary:

Ridgely Middle is a public middle school located in Lutherville, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,061 students. This high-performing school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district and consistently ranks among the top 34 middle schools in Maryland.

Ridgely Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in MCAP exams significantly higher than the Baltimore County and Maryland state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 71% in English Language Arts and 39.2% in Mathematics, compared to 41.9% and 19.3% for Baltimore County, respectively. Ridgely Middle also outperforms nearby schools, such as Sudbrook Magnet Middle and Dumbarton Middle, in academic metrics.

Ridgely Middle's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 59.19% White, 10.84% African American, 7.45% Hispanic, 16.78% Asian, and 5.47% two or more races, is a strength of the school. The performance of different racial subgroups is generally strong, with African American and Hispanic students ranking 69th and 44th, respectively, out of all Maryland middle schools. Additionally, the school's low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, combined with their strong academic performance, suggests Ridgely Middle is effectively supporting and challenging students from all backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 121 Ridgely Road
       Lutherville, MD  21093


(443) 809-7650

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,435 Help


Students who attend Ridgely Middle usually attend:

High:    Dulaney High

Feeder schools for Ridgely Middle:

Elementary:    Hampton Elementary
    Lutherville Laboratory
    Pinewood Elementary
    Pot Spring Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,061

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
Asian:
16.8%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgely Middle ranks better than 89.6% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2nd among 27 ranked middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.2%), Asian (16.8%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgely Middle is 15. 14 middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ridgely Middle employs 70.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgely Middle is $16,435. 19 middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridgely Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ridgely Middle 34th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Ridgely Middle in the ranking list.)

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgely Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.02 236th 252 6.3%
2005 2.79 245th 255 3.9%
2006 4.09 243rd 254 4.3%
2007 6.02 250th 264 5.3%
2008 89.56 10th 283 96.5%
2009 86.84 18th 301 94.0%
2010 86.55 23rd 324 92.9%
2011 88.61 15th 309 95.1%
2012 86.88 24th 314 92.4%
2013 89.63 11th 316 96.5%
2014 90.81 11th 339 96.8%
2015 96.59 6th 315 98.1%
2016 85.56 32nd 314 89.8%
2017 90.47 30th 317 90.5%
2018 88.77 38th 328 88.4%
2019 85.86 42nd 316 86.7%
2021 88.15 23rd 303 92.4%
2022 89.47 29th 333 91.3%
2023 86.17 34th 322 89.4%
2024 87.72 34th 328 89.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.24 32nd 136 76.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.58 42nd 120 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.72 32nd 273 88.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.26 27th 303 91.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.38 23rd 288 92.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.53 20th 116 82.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.09 69th 259 73.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.64 44th 207 78.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgely Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.11 34th 210 83.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Open Quote Ridgely Middle coddles students to a shameful degree. As an official school policy, the students are allowed to re-do 90 of assignments. I don't understand in the least how this is a beneficial policy, as it certainly isn't how most high schools and colleges operate, in addition to, oh, REAL LIFE. The bottom line is that the school doesn't have faith that kids can rise to the challenge, so it doesn't even TRY to make them stretch intellectually. It's easier for tired teachers to slap A's on everything and not worry about student and parent complaints. Principal Seth Barish sends his own middle school-age children to a private school. If that doesn't say something, I don't know what does. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ridgely Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 655 13 60 9 2 n/a n/a 0 739
1990 721 17 56 8 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1991 781 15 54 11 0 n/a n/a 0 861
1992 776 19 64 6 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1993 809 15 66 7 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1994 853 27 70 7 10 n/a n/a 0 967
1995 909 32 75 8 8 n/a n/a 0 1032
1996 909 32 75 8 8 n/a n/a 0 1032
1997 898 41 77 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1030
1998 891 40 82 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1028
1999 879 48 82 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1024
2000 905 47 74 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1038
2001 886 43 88 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
2002 913 48 98 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1072
2003 913 48 98 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1072
2004 873 61 91 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1044
2005 808 87 97 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1016
2006 799 115 99 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1040
2007 783 151 117 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1073
2008 795 116 127 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1064
2009 756 116 149 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1052
2010 745 91 141 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1011
2011 732 102 142 41 0 0 17 0 1034
2012 770 107 139 46 0 0 19 0 1081
2013 805 100 136 34 0 0 25 0 1100
2014 801 86 138 40 1 0 34 0 1100
2015 811 93 153 48 2 0 47 0 1154
2016 810 89 166 51 3 0 52 0 1171
2017 833 107 182 55 0 0 56 0 1233
2018 793 102 183 54 0 0 56 0 1188
2019 747 114 196 53 2 0 53 0 1165
2020 689 109 196 64 3 3 49 0 1113
2021 676 105 207 61 3 3 45 0 1100
2022 618 114 190 80 1 1 46 0 1050
2023 628 115 178 79 1 2 58 0 1061

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgely Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 739 47.4 15.5 n/a
1990 802 53.0 15.1 0.6
1991 861 55.8 15.4 1.6
1992 865 56.5 15.3 1.2
1993 897 68.2 13.2 1.1
1994 967 58.3 16.6 3.6
1995 1032 62.0 16.6 3.5
1996 1032 62.0 16.6 3.5
1997 1030 63.2 16.3 3.8
1998 1028 64.6 15.9 4.2
1999 1024 64.7 15.8 4.9
2000 1038 64.0 16.2 5.8
2001 1029 68.0 15.1 5.5
2002 1072 67.7 15.8 4.7
2003 1072 67.7 15.8 4.7
2004 1044 67.5 15.5 5.9
2005 1016 64.0 15.9 7.6
2006 1040 62.0 16.8 9.1
2007 1073 67.6 15.9 8.5
2008 1064 66.6 16.0 8.2
2009 1052 66.0 15.9 9.1
2010 1011 65.3 15.4 9.2
2011 1034 64.8 15.9 11.3
2012 1081 65.5 16.5 11.2
2013 1100 66.7 16.4 10.9
2014 1100 69.4 15.8 10.8
2015 1154 66.0 17.4 9.5
2016 1171 70.0 16.7 9.2
2017 1233 75.6 16.3 9.2
2018 1188 77.1 15.4 12.1
2019 1165 72.5 16.0 12.3
2020 1113 74.5 14.9 12.7
2021 1100 71.5 15.3 13.7
2022 1050 71.6 14.6 10.1
2023 1061 70.6 15.0 21

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgely Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 739 47.4 15.5 n/a
1990 802 53.0 15.1 0.6
1991 861 55.8 15.4 1.6
1992 865 56.5 15.3 1.2
1993 897 68.2 13.2 1.1
1994 967 58.3 16.6 3.6
1995 1032 62.0 16.6 3.5
1996 1032 62.0 16.6 3.5
1997 1030 63.2 16.3 3.8
1998 1028 64.6 15.9 4.2
1999 1024 64.7 15.8 4.9
2000 1038 64.0 16.2 5.8
2001 1029 68.0 15.1 5.5
2002 1072 67.7 15.8 4.7
2003 1072 67.7 15.8 4.7
2004 1044 67.5 15.5 5.9
2005 1016 64.0 15.9 7.6
2006 1040 62.0 16.8 9.1
2007 1073 67.6 15.9 8.5
2008 1064 66.6 16.0 8.2
2009 1052 66.0 15.9 9.1
2010 1011 65.3 15.4 9.2
2011 1034 64.8 15.9 11.3
2012 1081 65.5 16.5 11.2
2013 1100 66.7 16.4 10.9
2014 1100 69.4 15.8 10.8
2015 1154 66.0 17.4 9.5
2016 1171 70.0 16.7 9.2
2017 1233 75.6 16.3 9.2
2018 1188 77.1 15.4 12.1
2019 1165 72.5 16.0 12.3
2020 1113 74.5 14.9 12.7
2021 1100 71.5 15.3 13.7
2022 1050 71.6 14.6 10.1
2023 1061 70.6 15.0 21

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgely Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $419 (3.3%) $12,224 (96.7%) $12,643
2020 $396 (2.9%) $13,187 (97.1%) $13,583
2021 $516 (3.8%) $13,000 (96.2%) $13,516
2022 $852 (5.9%) $13,500 (94.1%) $14,351
2023 $1,555 (9.5%) $14,880 (90.5%) $16,435

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgely Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 42nd of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 34th of 322 Middle schools
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students11651061
 8.9%
African American114115
 0.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian196178
 9.2%
Hispanic5379
 49.1%
Pacific Islander02
White747628
 15.9%
Two or More Races5358
 9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.3%21%
 8.7%


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Students at Ridgely Middle are 59% White, 17% Asian, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Ridgely Middle ranks 34th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ridgely Middle usually go on to attend Dulaney High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,061 students attended Ridgely Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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