- Ridgely Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Hereford Middle (690 vs. 536).
- Ridgely Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Hereford Middle (350.3:1 vs. 303.3:1).
- Ridgely Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Hereford Middle (160 vs. 133).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ridgely Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Hereford Middle (160 vs. 133).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ridgely Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Hereford Middle (690 vs. 536).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Hereford Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ridgely Middle (24 vs. 17).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ridgely Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Hereford Middle (350.3:1 vs. 303.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Hereford Middle
$18,665.79
Ridgely Middle
$18,665.79
Local revenue share
Hereford Middle
45.5%
Ridgely Middle
45.5%
State revenue share
Hereford Middle
43%
Ridgely Middle
43%
Federal revenue share
Hereford Middle
11.5%
Ridgely Middle
11.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hereford Middle
38.1%
Ridgely Middle
38.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Baltimore County
$90,904
Baltimore County
$90,904
Poverty rate
Baltimore County
10%
Baltimore County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore County
41.4%
Baltimore County
41.4%
Unemployment rate
Baltimore County
3.1%
Baltimore County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.