Is Spring Ridge Middle a good school?

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

How many students attend Spring Ridge Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 960 students attended Spring Ridge Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Ridge Middle?

Students at Spring Ridge Middle are 36% White, 36% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Spring Ridge Middle attend?

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

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:
170^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,367

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: 16.0

Number of students: 960

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.5%

African American:

35.5%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.34. (See more...)

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

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: African American (35.5%), White (35.5%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% 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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Middle is 16, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Spring Ridge Middle employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 170^th 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 8^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2004	69.99	78^th	252	69.0%
2005	70.55	78^th	255	69.4%
2006	64.58	85^th	254	66.5%
2007	59.13	107^th	264	59.5%
2008	50.06	165^th	283	41.7%
2009	53.98	169^th	301	43.9%
2010	60.75	148^th	324	54.3%
2011	58.16	142^nd	309	54.0%
2012	53.15	175^th	314	44.3%
2013	43.45	194^th	316	38.6%
2014	59.76	153^rd	339	54.9%
2015	59.65	116^th	315	63.2%
2016	53.81	127^th	314	59.6%
2017	57.02	127^th	317	59.9%
2018	54.92	140^th	328	57.3%
2019	47.15	152^nd	316	51.9%
2021	57.68	108^th	303	64.4%
2022	58.77	124^th	333	62.8%
2023	49.12	132^nd	322	59.0%
2024	39.34	170^th	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	93^rd	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	118^th	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	209^th	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	109^th	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	13^th	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	106^th	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	19^th	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	199^th	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	80^th	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	88^th	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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, March 7, 2022

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
2024	341	341	24	144	4	3	103	0	960

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

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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
2024	960	60.0	16.0	60.1

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
2024	960	60.0	16.0	60.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Ridge Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 152^nd of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 132^nd of 322 Middle schools	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1026	987	3.8%
African American	359	343	4.5%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	39	30	23.1%
Hispanic	122	128	4.9%
Pacific Islander	6	1	83.3%
White	405	381	5.9%
Two or More Races	91	101	11%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.7%	60.5%	7.8%

Schools Near Spring Ridge Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	19856 Three Notch Rd	Lexington Park	20653	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 863-4031	960	60	16.0	60.1%	341 (35.5%)	341 (35.5%)	144 (15.0%)	24 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	103 (10.7%)	39.3	170^th of 328 public middle schools	48.2%		49.1	132^nd of 322 public middle schools	59.0%	38	19.9	12.3	5.2	20.5	44.6	36.9	43.6	41.6	59.6	73.0	23.9	$15,367	$1,414	$13,953
Esperanza Middle	Public	6-8	22790 Maple Rd	Lexington Park	20653	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 863-4016	842	53	15.8	40.9%	415 (49.3%)	225 (26.7%)	78 (9.3%)	26 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (11.3%)	74.2	70^th of 328 public middle schools	78.7%		73.3	67^th of 322 public middle schools	79.2%	3	30.2	35.9	21.6	34.4	57.9	56.2	49.1	54.3	73.8		35.0	$15,097	$1,542	$13,555
Mill Creek Middle	Public	6-8	12200 Southern Connector Blvd	Lusby	20657	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9190	429	29	14.7	53.1%	267 (62.2%)	65 (15.2%)	32 (7.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (13.8%)	41.5	158^th of 328 public middle schools	51.8%		38.5	166^th of 322 public middle schools	48.4%	8	12.3	17.7		15.4	47.8	45.6	41.7	45.1	46.2		16.2	$18,260	$1,517	$16,743
Leonardtown Middle	Public	6-8	24015 Point Lookout Rd	Leonardtown	20650	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 475-0230	954	55	17.3	25.9%	719 (75.4%)	90 (9.4%)	48 (5.0%)	22 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (7.8%)	83.2	45^th of 328 public middle schools	86.3%		80.6	51^st of 322 public middle schools	84.2%	6	43.7	40.1	17.1	37.8	68.6	61.4	57.4	62.4	54.0		39.4	$14,617	$1,430	$13,187
Southern Middle	Public	6-8	9615 H G Trueman Rd	Lusby	20657	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9250	430	31	14.0	47.2%	240 (55.8%)	94 (21.9%)	41 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (12.1%)	28.8	209^th of 328 public middle schools	36.3%		34.6	186^th of 322 public middle schools	42.2%	23	5.5	9.9		9.1	39.7	37.0	36.1	37.6	34.2		17.9	$18,829	$1,531	$17,298

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