Ridge/Ruxton School
101 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Ridge Ruxton School, located in Towson, Maryland, is a specialized educational facility within the Baltimore County Public School system. It serves students with significant developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities, generally ranging from ages 3 to 21. The school is dedicated to providing a highly structured and supportive environment where individualized education programs (IEPs) are the cornerstone of every student’s daily experience.
The school’s curriculum is uniquely designed to foster functional independence, communication skills, and social-emotional growth. Beyond traditional academics, Ridge Ruxton emphasizes life skills and vocational training, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy directly into the school day. By maintaining a focus on personalized goals and community-based instruction, Ridge Ruxton strives to empower its students to reach their highest potential and prepare them for meaningful participation in their communities.
The school’s curriculum is uniquely designed to foster functional independence, communication skills, and social-emotional growth. Beyond traditional academics, Ridge Ruxton emphasizes life skills and vocational training, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy directly into the school day. By maintaining a focus on personalized goals and community-based instruction, Ridge Ruxton strives to empower its students to reach their highest potential and prepare them for meaningful participation in their communities.
101
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
3.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Black | 42 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black42 (41.6%)
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White24 (23.8%)
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Asian14 (13.9%)
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Hispanic13 (12.9%)
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Two or More7 (6.9%)
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American Indian1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Baltimore County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (410)887-3594 |
| Website: | http://ridgeruxtones.bcps.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 101 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 3.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 47 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
12
Kindergarten
3
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
7
Grade 3
5
Grade 4
6
Grade 5
3
Grade 6
6
Grade 7
3
Grade 8
6
Grade 9
10
Grade 10
7
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
23
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 3 |
| Grade 1 | 3 |
| Grade 2 | 7 |
| Grade 3 | 5 |
| Grade 4 | 6 |
| Grade 5 | 3 |
| Grade 6 | 6 |
| Grade 7 | 3 |
| Grade 8 | 6 |
| Grade 9 | 10 |
| Grade 10 | 7 |
| Grade 11 | 7 |
| Grade 12 | 23 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 45 | 44.6% |
| Male | 56 | 55.4% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
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Other Pre-K - 12th
Charter School
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167 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
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903 Students
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