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Spring Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Spring Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Frederick, Maryland, serving 628 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Ridge Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Maryland elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state and district averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.5% of 3rd graders at Spring Ridge Elementary were proficient in MCAP ELA, compared to 58.5% in the district and 46.5% statewide. Additionally, Spring Ridge Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (19.43%) and Hispanic (14.65%) students, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.3 to 16.3 over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, Spring Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms many of them in MCAP proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, Spring Ridge Elementary's 3rd grade MCAP Mathematics proficiency rate was 58.7%, compared to 76.4% at Blue Heron Elementary and 45.2% at Frederick Classical Charter. Additionally, Spring Ridge Elementary has a more diverse student population and a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby schools, suggesting that the school serves a more economically diverse student population and may require additional resources and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9051 Ridgefield Dr
       Frederick, MD  21701-5828

(240) 236-1600

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,578 Help


Students who attend Spring Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  628

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.5%
African American:
19.4%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spring Ridge Elementary ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 21st among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Spring Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.5%), African American (19.4%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Elementary is 16.3. 22 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Ridge Elementary is $14,578. 33 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spring Ridge Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spring Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.79 504th 803 37.2%
2005 35.07 579th 805 28.1%
2006 47.81 463rd 804 42.4%
2007 50.52 454th 818 44.5%
2008 67.67 288th 838 65.6%
2009 51.60 474th 850 44.2%
2010 64.48 343rd 855 59.9%
2011 64.45 324th 853 62.0%
2012 63.65 349th 857 59.3%
2013 67.72 271st 847 68.0%
2014 79.00 161st 867 81.4%
2015 65.91 274th 859 68.1%
2016 62.20 301st 845 64.4%
2017 52.64 371st 847 56.2%
2018 54.70 350th 857 59.2%
2019 42.91 442nd 853 48.2%
2021 57.07 240th 802 70.1%
2022 76.08 209th 862 75.8%
2023 67.77 255th 855 70.2%
2024 69.04 246th 859 71.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.11 93rd 136 31.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.19 244th 546 55.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.29 224th 796 71.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.03 265th 788 66.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Spring Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.58 51st 504 89.9%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.06 229th 528 56.6%
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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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 8, 2019

Open Quote Poorly managed school in a poorly managed county school system. Teachers have been great, principal - NOT. SRES cannot keep my children safe. Enough said. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Open Quote Both of my children have attended Spring Ridge Elem., and the whole family has loved it! The office and the teachers have great communication with the parents. Many healthy choices for lunch are available. The allowed play time, and the play areas are commendable. But, most importantly, the teachers that we have experience with are amazing, patient, and my children (one of whom has severe ADHD) thrived in this school. The office staff is friendly, helpful, and know all of the students by name, and have good communication and interaction with the parents as well. SRES also has a wonderful volunteer program for parents that have the time, and it was a joy to participate in. My children have attended a total of 6 schools between the 2 of them, and Spring Ridge Elem. is by FAR our favorite! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spring Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 411 115 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 456 114 6 13 3 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 479 115 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 613
1995 580 101 11 9 4 n/a n/a 0 705
1996 580 101 11 9 4 n/a n/a 0 705
1997 623 106 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 757
1998 652 125 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 798
1999 696 132 17 15 4 n/a n/a 0 864
2000 729 138 14 18 6 n/a n/a 0 905
2001 765 128 18 19 6 n/a n/a 0 936
2002 444 90 18 23 3 n/a n/a 0 578
2003 444 90 18 23 3 n/a n/a 0 578
2004 426 106 18 25 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 432 99 20 38 3 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 404 107 18 33 3 n/a n/a 0 565
2007 380 119 21 35 3 n/a n/a 0 558
2008 364 129 16 38 3 n/a n/a 0 550
2009 322 121 16 40 3 n/a n/a 0 502
2010 323 117 18 37 4 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 284 100 12 41 6 0 37 0 480
2012 278 113 12 53 5 0 37 0 498
2013 282 98 10 61 2 0 34 0 487
2014 271 113 8 57 2 0 37 0 488
2015 262 92 11 63 1 0 31 0 460
2016 257 90 14 73 0 0 35 0 469
2017 255 83 11 72 0 0 47 0 468
2018 269 83 10 87 1 0 48 0 498
2019 258 79 19 69 2 0 48 0 475
2020 242 107 21 55 1 3 53 0 482
2021 206 104 16 65 0 1 45 0 437
2022 317 115 37 86 0 0 59 0 614
2023 311 122 37 92 0 0 66 0 628

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 Spring Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 540 32.0 16.8 35.4
1993 592 38.0 15.6 32.3
1994 613 37.6 16.3 34.7
1995 705 44.4 15.9 26
1996 705 44.4 15.9 26
1997 757 46.7 16.2 22.5
1998 798 42.3 18.9 23.3
1999 864 42.4 20.4 22.5
2000 905 49.7 18.2 24
2001 936 56.0 16.7 19.9
2002 578 40.3 14.3 19
2003 578 40.3 14.3 19
2004 577 39.9 14.5 25.3
2005 592 41.0 14.4 25.8
2006 565 44.0 12.8 29.4
2007 558 37.7 14.8 30.3
2008 550 40.3 13.6 31.5
2009 502 38.1 13.2 32.9
2010 499 37.7 13.2 35.7
2011 480 37.1 12.9 39.8
2012 498 35.6 13.9 41
2013 487 33.1 14.7 49.9
2014 488 33.1 14.7 49.8
2015 460 34.0 13.5 46.5
2016 469 32.0 14.6 45.4
2017 468 30.0 15.6 45.5
2018 498 36.1 13.7 39
2019 475 34.8 13.6 33.5
2020 482 35.2 13.6 42.1
2021 437 35.3 12.3 39.6
2022 614 40.4 15.1 31.6
2023 628 38.3 16.3 32.5

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 Spring Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 540 32.0 16.8 35.4
1993 592 38.0 15.6 32.3
1994 613 37.6 16.3 34.7
1995 705 44.4 15.9 26
1996 705 44.4 15.9 26
1997 757 46.7 16.2 22.5
1998 798 42.3 18.9 23.3
1999 864 42.4 20.4 22.5
2000 905 49.7 18.2 24
2001 936 56.0 16.7 19.9
2002 578 40.3 14.3 19
2003 578 40.3 14.3 19
2004 577 39.9 14.5 25.3
2005 592 41.0 14.4 25.8
2006 565 44.0 12.8 29.4
2007 558 37.7 14.8 30.3
2008 550 40.3 13.6 31.5
2009 502 38.1 13.2 32.9
2010 499 37.7 13.2 35.7
2011 480 37.1 12.9 39.8
2012 498 35.6 13.9 41
2013 487 33.1 14.7 49.9
2014 488 33.1 14.7 49.8
2015 460 34.0 13.5 46.5
2016 469 32.0 14.6 45.4
2017 468 30.0 15.6 45.5
2018 498 36.1 13.7 39
2019 475 34.8 13.6 33.5
2020 482 35.2 13.6 42.1
2021 437 35.3 12.3 39.6
2022 614 40.4 15.1 31.6
2023 628 38.3 16.3 32.5

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 Spring Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $900 (5.0%) $16,979 (95.0%) $17,878
2020 $830 (5.2%) $15,217 (94.8%) $16,047
2021 $1,722 (9.5%) $16,377 (90.5%) $18,099
2022 $2,033 (13.6%) $12,889 (86.4%) $14,922
2023 $1,226 (8.4%) $13,352 (91.6%) $14,578

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 442nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 255th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students475628
 32.2%
African American79122
 54.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1937
 94.7%
Hispanic6992
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White258311
 20.5%
Two or More Races4866
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%32.5%
 1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Ridge Elementary

Spring Ridge Elementary ranks 246th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Spring Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 628 students attended Spring Ridge Elementary.

Students at Spring Ridge Elementary are 50% White, 19% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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