- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington Park, MD
Spring Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spring Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240060001237
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Ridge Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lexington Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Ridge Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Ridge Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lexington Park, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Spring Ridge Middle held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 240060001237 · Lexington Park, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 15:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
Spring Ridge Middle held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Spring Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- This school
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- Margaret Brent
Margaret Brent Middle
878 students
What this shows Spring Ridge Middle reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Ridge Middle compares
Spring Ridge Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 321 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.5%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Spring Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Brent Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington Park
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~913 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Ridge Middle
How many students attend Spring Ridge Middle?
Spring Ridge Middle has 913 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington Park, MD. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Middle is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Ridge Middle?
54.4% of students at Spring Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spring Ridge Middle is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Lexington Park, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Ridge Middle?
Spring Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring Ridge Middle rank among public schools in Lexington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Ridge Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lexington Park, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington Park on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Spring Ridge Middle, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.