Serving 14 students in grades 7-8, Heather Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
43%
33%
White
29%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Heather Ridge Middle School?
14 students attend Heather Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Heather Ridge Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heather Ridge Middle School?
Heather Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heather Ridge Middle School offer ?
Heather Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Heather Ridge Middle School part of?
Heather Ridge Middle School is part of Frederick County Public Schools School District.
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