Forest Ridge Elementary School

Forest Ridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
9550 Gorman Rd,  Laurel, MD
North Laurel Neighborhood
Howard County Public Schools
4.8
656 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
24.1%
State Average
31.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
663:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Black
37.5%
Hispanic
20.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.5%
White
16.2%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 28 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/28/2024
I don’t know why this school is rated so low. I love Forest Ridge! The teachers are amazing, the curriculum is enriching and everybody shows devotion to their work whether they are a teacher or a student. My kids have been going to FRES for about 3 years now and I see a change in the way they’re lea...
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5.0 teacher
4/1/2023
I’ve taught at multiple schools in different counties and am so happy here. This will be my last stop as I love the staff, the community involvement with families, and the outstanding administration. The environment is warm and teachers support each other to give students the resources and enrichmen...
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5.0 parent
6/18/2019
I don't know why the rating of this school is so low. Our children have done phenomenally here, the teachers are amazing, as well as the administration and the facility. Other parents agree - talk to them!
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5.0 parent
8/6/2018
It was a fantastic 6 years for our son at FRES. From the teachers to the PTA, I cannot say anything other than "Thank You" for everything.
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