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#857 of 1,363 schools in MD
Ridgely Elementary School
Elementary School · Caroline County Public Schools · Ridgely, MD
A Caroline County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
118 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD 21660
- Math 28% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgely Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgely Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average494/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,917
Median home value
$322,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Denton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 640 | Compare → |
| Federalsburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 399 | Compare → |
| Preston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caroline County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgely Elementary School is listed in Caroline County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgely Elementary School
Ridgely Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgely, MD, part of Caroline County Public Schools, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgely Elementary School
What grades does Ridgely Elementary School serve?
Ridgely Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ridgely Elementary School?
Ridgely Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgely Elementary School rank in MD?
Ridgely Elementary School ranks #857 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Ridgely Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgely Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ridgely Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgely Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridgely Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ridgely Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgely Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ridgely Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgely Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Ridgely Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caroline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (410) 479-3243
- Area population (ZIP 21660)
- 4,244
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21660; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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