SPRING RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Spring Ridge Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Lexington Park, MD with about 976 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 61 teachers, Spring Ridge Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spring Ridge Middle School, located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in St. Mary’s County. As part of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering a comprehensive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a central area of Lexington Park, placing it in close proximity to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, which often influences the diverse and transient nature of the local student population.

The school emphasizes academic growth and student development through a variety of core curriculum subjects, extracurricular activities, and elective programs designed to prepare students for high school transitions. Beyond the classroom, Spring Ridge Middle School encourages student participation in sports, arts, and community-focused initiatives to build a well-rounded school culture. By leveraging its position within a major regional hub, the school strives to integrate modern educational standards with the specific needs of the local military and civilian community it serves.

For more information, contact Spring Ridge Middle at (301) 863-4031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.