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Spring Ridge Elementary

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Spring Ridge Elementary ranks 211 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

211^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Spring Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized school in Frederick, MD, serving 605 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the high-performing Frederick County Public Schools district. The school has earned a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past five years, reflecting a remarkable turnaround from a 2-star rating in 2019 to sustained excellence since 2020.

Spring Ridge’s standout strength is mathematics, where 46.2% of students are proficient—significantly higher than the district average of 38.5% and nearly double the state average of 27.1%. This math performance has remained consistently high for three consecutive years. In contrast, English Language Arts proficiency (63.6%) is closer to the district average (64%) and has shown a slight decline, suggesting the school may need to refocus on reading and writing instruction. The school also excels in keeping students engaged, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7% that is well below the district average of 16.7%—a positive sign of a supportive school environment.

Compared to nearby schools, Spring Ridge stands out for achieving strong results with a more economically diverse student body. About 31% of students receive free or reduced lunch, which is higher than at high-performing neighbors like Oakdale Elementary (19.45%) and Blue Heron Elementary (8.53%), yet Spring Ridge’s math proficiency rivals Oakdale’s and its ELA scores are nearly identical. This suggests the school is adding significant value for its students. Additionally, African American students at Spring Ridge have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide—a testament to effective instructional strategies. For parents seeking a school with strong math outcomes, low absenteeism, and a track record of improvement, Spring Ridge is a compelling choice.

605

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,817

Per pupil spending ?

31.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701-5828

(227) 203-1340

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Students who attend Spring Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.3%

African American:

17.5%

Hispanic:

16.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 64th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (54% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg50%

Maryland avg39%

211^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 39Elementary Schools in the Frederick County Public Schools

5^th of 24Frederick County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	211 of 865	75.6%	★★★★☆
2025	76.4	211 of 865	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	246 of 859	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	67.8	255 of 855	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	209 of 862	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	57.1	240 of 802	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	42.9	442 of 853	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.7	350 of 857	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.6	371 of 847	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.2	301 of 845	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.9	274 of 859	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	79.0	161 of 867	81.4%	★★★★☆
2013	67.7	271 of 847	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.6	349 of 857	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.5	324 of 853	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.5	343 of 855	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	51.6	474 of 850	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	67.7	288 of 838	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	50.5	454 of 818	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.8	463 of 804	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	35.1	579 of 805	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	45.8	504 of 803	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	74.6	51 of 504	89.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	58.3	224 of 796	71.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	46.2	244 of 546	55.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.0	265 of 788	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.1	93 of 136	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.1	229 of 528	56.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2021)90th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2021)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2021)66th percentile-4 vs school

White (2021)57th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)55th percentile-15 vs school

Special Education (2021)32nd percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts64%+12 vs state

Science47%+15 vs state

Mathematics46%+19 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, July 8, 2019

Poorly managed school in a poorly managed county school system. Teachers have been great, principal - NOT. SRES cannot keep my children safe. Enough said. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Both of my children have attended Spring Ridge Elem., and the whole family has loved it! The office and the teachers have great communication with the parents. Many healthy choices for lunch are available. The allowed play time, and the play areas are commendable. But, most importantly, the teachers that we have experience with are amazing, patient, and my children (one of whom has severe ADHD) thrived in this school. The office staff is friendly, helpful, and know all of the students by name, and have good communication and interaction with the parents as well. SRES also has a wonderful volunteer program for parents that have the time, and it was a joy to participate in. My children have attended a total of 6 schools between the 2 of them, and Spring Ridge Elem. is by FAR our favorite! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9051 Ridgefield Dr	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1340	605	39	15.3	31.1%	298 (49.3%)	106 (17.5%)	101 (16.7%)	43 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.4%)	76.7	211^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.6%		76.4	211^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.6%		52.3	44.4	41.2				46.2	67.6	61.8	60.8				63.6			47.5		$15,817	$1,091	$14,726
Oakdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5830 Oakdale School Road	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1420	1,167	71	16.5	19.5%	436 (37.4%)	178 (15.3%)	142 (12.2%)	308 (26.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (8.7%)	82.1	161^st of 865 public elementary schools	81.4%		86	124^th of 865 public elementary schools	85.7%	37	65.4	64.1	45.9				59.2	66.7	65.5	58.6				63.9			40.2		$13,004	$679	$12,325
Frederick Classical Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	8445 Spires Way Suite CC	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(227) 203-3840	376	27	13.7	27.4%	125 (33.2%)	131 (34.8%)	43 (11.4%)	43 (11.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.2%)	89.1	94^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.1%		89.9	90^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.6%	4	52.3	59.1	52.3	47.6	51.4	22.7	53.1	79.5	72.7	68.2	83.3	83.7	80.5	77.9	77.3		54.5	75.6	$16,464	$533	$15,931
Deer Crossing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10601 Finn Dr	New Market	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1760	528	35	14.9	19.3%	382 (72.3%)	30 (5.7%)	55 (10.4%)	16 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.5%)	90.1	90^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.6%		93.6	49^th of 865 public elementary schools	94.3%	41	81.8	47.6	74.6				67.3	79.5	62.2	77.6				72.7			62.7		$21,754	$1,112	$20,641
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Madison St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(227) 203-1580	615	50	12.4	81.0%	90 (14.6%)	204 (33.2%)	235 (38.2%)	20 (3.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.1%)	43.8	451^st of 865 public elementary schools	47.9%		52	389^th of 865 public elementary schools	55.0%	62	44.6	28.8	20.5				30.5	55.4	44.2	39.8				45.9			19.5		$21,708	$2,408	$19,300
Blue Heron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7100 Eaglehead Drive	New Market	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1820	680	42	16.1	8.5%	413 (60.7%)	48 (7.1%)	82 (12.1%)	64 (9.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (10.4%)	95.5	26^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.0%		93.7	46^th of 865 public elementary schools	94.7%	20	79.6	73.4	69.5				74.0	83.2	79.8	83.1				82.0			53.4		$15,384	$845	$14,539
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7215 Corporate Court	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(227) 203-3820	317	18	17.5	27.4%	172 (54.3%)	49 (15.5%)	49 (15.5%)	25 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	60.9	317^th of 865 public elementary schools	63.4%		54.6	367^th of 865 public elementary schools	57.6%	50	34.5	35.7	40.0	16.1	25.0	40.0	36.2	51.7	53.6	66.7	58.1	69.2	78.6	62.8			36.7	50.0	$14,857	$977	$13,880
Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1380	263	18	14.6	44.9%	131 (49.8%)	36 (13.7%)	60 (22.8%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.5%)	78.7	192^nd of 865 public elementary schools	77.8%		76.1	216^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.0%	24	63.4	42.1	36.4				47.2	65.9	68.4	61.4				65.0			51.2		$18,720	$774	$17,946
North Frederick Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1010 Fairview Ave	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(227) 203-1480	660	46	14.5	57.4%	230 (34.8%)	130 (19.7%)	197 (29.8%)	23 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (11.5%)	60.6	322^nd of 865 public elementary schools	62.8%		64.8	293^rd of 865 public elementary schools	66.1%	29	35.8	34.8	29.0				33.2	55.3	60.7	67.0				61.1			31.0		$18,234	$1,808	$16,426
New Market Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	93 W Main St	New Market	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(227) 203-1460	571	34	16.5	19.8%	414 (72.5%)	21 (3.7%)	84 (14.7%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.1%)	92.1	65^th of 865 public elementary schools	92.5%		95.6	31^st of 865 public elementary schools	96.4%	34	71.8	60.6	60.7				64.6	75.2	74.7	71.4				73.8			58.9		$15,600	$666	$14,934

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Ridge Elementary

What district is Spring Ridge Elementary in?

Frederick County Public Schools

How many students attend Spring Ridge Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 605 students attended Spring Ridge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Ridge Elementary?

Students at Spring Ridge Elementary are 49% White, 18% African American, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Is Spring Ridge Elementary a good school?

Spring Ridge Elementary ranks 211^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Spring Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Spring Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

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