Spring Ridge Middle

Summary:

Spring Ridge Middle is a public middle school located in Lexington Park, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 987 students. The school is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Ridge Middle has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 38.6% White, 34.75% African American, 12.97% Hispanic, 3.04% Asian, and 10.23% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding Leonardtown Middle and Esperanza Middle schools, as well as the state averages. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics was 20.5% at Spring Ridge Middle, compared to 37.8% at Leonardtown Middle and 34.4% at Esperanza Middle.

Spring Ridge Middle has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status, at 60.49% compared to 26.73% at Leonardtown Middle and 41.37% at Esperanza Middle. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.1 students per teacher, while Leonardtown Middle had a ratio of 17.6 and Esperanza Middle had a ratio of 16.8. Despite these challenges, Spring Ridge Middle has consistently ranked in the middle range of Maryland middle schools and maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the school may be providing effective instruction in certain areas, such as Algebra I and Geometry.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 19856 Three Notch Rd
       Lexington Park, MD  20653


(301) 863-4031

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,367 Help


Students who attend Spring Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Great Mills High

Feeder schools for Spring Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    George Washington Carver Elementary
    Lexington Park Elementary
    Park Hall Elementary
    Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  987

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.6%
African American:
34.8%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spring Ridge Middle ranks worse than 51.8% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.34. (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 Spring Ridge Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. Student population at Spring Ridge Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.6%), African American (34.8%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Middle is 16.1, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Ridge Middle is $15,367, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spring Ridge Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Spring Ridge Middle 170th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Spring Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

St. Mary's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary's County Public Schools 8th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.99 78th 252 69.0%
2005 70.55 78th 255 69.4%
2006 64.58 85th 254 66.5%
2007 59.13 107th 264 59.5%
2008 50.06 165th 283 41.7%
2009 53.98 169th 301 43.9%
2010 60.75 148th 324 54.3%
2011 58.16 142nd 309 54.0%
2012 53.15 175th 314 44.3%
2013 43.45 194th 316 38.6%
2014 59.76 153rd 339 54.9%
2015 59.65 116th 315 63.2%
2016 53.81 127th 314 59.6%
2017 57.02 127th 317 59.9%
2018 54.92 140th 328 57.3%
2019 47.15 152nd 316 51.9%
2021 57.68 108th 303 64.4%
2022 58.77 124th 333 62.8%
2023 49.12 132nd 322 59.0%
2024 39.34 170th 328 48.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.10 93rd 136 31.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.36 118th 120 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.01 209th 273 23.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.13 109th 303 64.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.74 13th 27 51.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.38 106th 288 63.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.57 19th 116 83.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.27 199th 259 23.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.57 80th 207 61.4%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.70 88th 210 58.1%
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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
Monday, March 7, 2022

Open Quote This Middle School is out of control!!! Kids are bullying at an all time high. Fights are happening everyday. Drug usages and activities. Staff members are few. Teachers are leaving. Staffs can not handle the demands of this school. Resources aren't available on a consistency. Students are recording fights to post on social media. This school needs serious attention from Board of Education to get control of this school. Three week ago, email was sent to all parents to make aware that Police Officers was coming with K-9 to sweep for drugs. This school is in poor shape!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spring Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 402 178 19 8 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1990 396 162 14 11 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1991 402 177 14 14 3 n/a n/a 0 610
1992 458 197 20 18 3 n/a n/a 0 696
1993 420 232 25 20 4 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 415 229 22 17 3 n/a n/a 0 686
1995 477 267 19 13 3 n/a n/a 0 779
1996 477 267 19 13 3 n/a n/a 0 779
1997 482 262 17 13 5 n/a n/a 0 779
1998 456 245 17 11 2 n/a n/a 0 731
1999 440 268 19 14 6 n/a n/a 0 747
2000 434 290 21 12 12 n/a n/a 0 769
2001 441 294 23 26 4 n/a n/a 0 788
2002 436 276 23 28 6 n/a n/a 0 769
2003 436 276 23 28 6 n/a n/a 0 769
2004 528 314 27 33 6 n/a n/a 0 908
2005 513 331 23 26 4 n/a n/a 0 897
2006 471 327 21 28 7 n/a n/a 0 854
2007 452 311 32 25 10 n/a n/a 0 830
2008 473 332 40 30 6 n/a n/a 0 881
2009 477 318 37 43 4 n/a n/a 0 879
2010 605 238 30 81 6 n/a n/a 0 960
2011 520 313 46 56 4 1 25 0 965
2012 498 276 38 57 9 1 43 0 922
2013 479 303 42 65 5 0 36 0 930
2014 460 329 49 76 6 0 43 0 963
2015 451 337 56 90 2 1 52 0 989
2016 455 341 50 85 3 1 66 0 1001
2017 430 340 56 95 1 2 73 0 997
2018 417 324 42 103 3 2 85 0 976
2019 405 359 39 122 4 6 91 0 1026
2020 402 377 32 125 3 6 122 0 1067
2021 417 366 33 128 4 1 118 0 1067
2022 421 345 32 128 3 1 104 1 1035
2023 381 343 30 128 3 1 101 0 987

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 609 39.0 15.6 n/a
1990 585 39.0 15.0 23.6
1991 610 40.5 15.0 25.9
1992 696 42.7 16.2 32.2
1993 701 50.4 13.9 32
1994 686 44.6 15.4 39.8
1995 779 49.9 15.6 42.2
1996 779 49.9 15.6 42.2
1997 779 52.4 14.9 35.3
1998 731 52.2 14.0 36.1
1999 747 52.3 14.3 44.8
2000 769 53.5 14.4 44.2
2001 788 54.7 14.4 43.9
2002 769 53.6 14.3 40.6
2003 769 53.6 14.3 40.6
2004 908 58.2 15.6 37
2005 897 56.0 16.0 40.7
2006 854 57.0 15.0 43.2
2007 830 53.2 15.6 43.9
2008 881 56.1 15.7 45.7
2009 879 59.0 14.9 43.3
2010 960 61.0 15.7 39.7
2011 965 62.1 15.5 42
2012 922 63.1 14.5 43
2013 930 62.5 14.8 46.8
2014 963 61.4 15.6 46.4
2015 989 59.0 16.7 47
2016 1001 60.0 16.6 47.6
2017 997 59.4 16.7 47.9
2018 976 61.9 15.7 50.9
2019 1026 61.9 16.5 52.7
2020 1067 61.0 17.4 57.2
2021 1067 62.0 17.2 57
2022 1035 61.0 16.9 48.5
2023 987 61.0 16.1 60.5

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 609 39.0 15.6 n/a
1990 585 39.0 15.0 23.6
1991 610 40.5 15.0 25.9
1992 696 42.7 16.2 32.2
1993 701 50.4 13.9 32
1994 686 44.6 15.4 39.8
1995 779 49.9 15.6 42.2
1996 779 49.9 15.6 42.2
1997 779 52.4 14.9 35.3
1998 731 52.2 14.0 36.1
1999 747 52.3 14.3 44.8
2000 769 53.5 14.4 44.2
2001 788 54.7 14.4 43.9
2002 769 53.6 14.3 40.6
2003 769 53.6 14.3 40.6
2004 908 58.2 15.6 37
2005 897 56.0 16.0 40.7
2006 854 57.0 15.0 43.2
2007 830 53.2 15.6 43.9
2008 881 56.1 15.7 45.7
2009 879 59.0 14.9 43.3
2010 960 61.0 15.7 39.7
2011 965 62.1 15.5 42
2012 922 63.1 14.5 43
2013 930 62.5 14.8 46.8
2014 963 61.4 15.6 46.4
2015 989 59.0 16.7 47
2016 1001 60.0 16.6 47.6
2017 997 59.4 16.7 47.9
2018 976 61.9 15.7 50.9
2019 1026 61.9 16.5 52.7
2020 1067 61.0 17.4 57.2
2021 1067 62.0 17.2 57
2022 1035 61.0 16.9 48.5
2023 987 61.0 16.1 60.5

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 Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $231 (2.0%) $11,372 (98.0%) $11,604
2020 $816 (6.7%) $11,373 (93.3%) $12,189
2021 $1,041 (9.1%) $10,454 (90.9%) $11,495
2022 $1,443 (10.6%) $12,221 (89.4%) $13,664
2023 $1,414 (9.2%) $13,953 (90.8%) $15,367

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Ridge 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 152nd of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 132nd of 322 Middle schools
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1026987
 3.8%
African American359343
 4.5%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian3930
 23.1%
Hispanic122128
 4.9%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White405381
 5.9%
Two or More Races91101
 11%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%60.5%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Ridge Middle

Students who attend Spring Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Great Mills High

In the 2022-23 school year, 987 students attended Spring Ridge Middle.

Students at Spring Ridge Middle are 39% White, 35% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Spring Ridge Middle ranks 170th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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