Spring Ridge Middle

St. Mary's County Public Schools
19856 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
987 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
987
Total Students
61.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (38.6 %)
  • Black
    343 (34.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    128 (13.0 %)
  • Two or More
    101 (10.2 %)
  • Asian
    30 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools
Phone: (301)863-4031
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 500
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 313
Grade 7 328
Grade 8 346
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Esperanza Middle
St. Mary's County Public Schools
875 Students
22790 Maple Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653 (7.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th