Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Butterfly Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Butterfly Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Butterfly Ridge Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butterfly Ridge Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
45%
22%
Black
18%
33%
White
19%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Butterfly Ridge Elementary School is ranked #783 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Butterfly Ridge Elementary School?
625 students attend Butterfly Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Butterfly Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butterfly Ridge Elementary School?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Butterfly Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butterfly Ridge Elementary School part of?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.
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