Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ritchie Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Ritchie Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ritchie Park Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Ritchie Park Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ritchie Park Elementary School?
378 students attend Ritchie Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ritchie Park Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ritchie Park Elementary School?
Ritchie Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ritchie Park Elementary School offer ?
Ritchie Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ritchie Park Elementary School part of?
I love this school so much, and I am so sad that fifth grade is over. I was crying because it is over, and I still am. RPES is a great school, and me and all the other graduates are all sad. WE LOVE THIS SCHOOL.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ronya
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