Maryland City Elementary vs Forest Ridge Elementary
Forest Ridge Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 4.4/10. Forest Ridge Elementary is significantly larger with 679 students, about 1.6× the size of Maryland City Elementary (431). In math proficiency, Forest Ridge Elementary leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Maryland City Elementary
Laurel, MD
4.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
431 students
Forest Ridge Elementary
Laurel, MD
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
679 students
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| Metric | Maryland City Elementary | Forest Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.4 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 2.0 | 6.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.2% | 35.2% |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #1,189 of 1,363 | #570 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 13th | 58th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Maryland City Elementary | Forest Ridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Laurel (20724) | Laurel (20723) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,530 | $129,870 |
| Median Home Value | $392,500 | $508,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,199 | $1,986 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.1% | 60.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 3.2% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 29 min |