Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
40%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
11%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is ranked #749 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School?
455 students attend Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School part of?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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