Ridgely Middle

ridgelyms.bcps.org

1,061 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ridgely Middle School, located in Lutherville, Maryland, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a focused academic environment that emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs that encourage student engagement in both the arts and sciences.

As a staple of the Lutherville area, Ridgely Middle School prioritizes a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the broader community. The school’s mission generally aligns with the BCPS goal of providing a rigorous, safe, and inclusive learning experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, and organizational policies, ensuring that families remain well-connected to their child's daily educational experience and overall progress.

1,061

Total Students

70.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgely Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	79
Black	115
Asian	178
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
628 (59.2 %)
Asian
178 (16.8 %)
Black
115 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
79 (7.4 %)
Two or More
58 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)809-7650
Website:	http://ridgelyms.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 351

Grade 7 363

Grade 8 347