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What's one thing Golden Ring Middle gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
805
Middle
DISTRICT 818 · STATE 764
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 240012001439
Golden Ring Middle
6700 Kenwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21237 · (443)809-0130 · Baltimore County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL805 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 14.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
515 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 54%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 252 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 287 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 266 | 33% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Where Golden Ring Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Maryland | In Baltimore County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 805 | #104 of 230 | #19 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.0:1 | #204 of 225 | #24 of 28 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.6% | #126 of 225 | #20 of 28 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.0% | #58 of 227 | #10 of 28 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
805
+114 (+16%) vs 2017
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 775
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 15.0:1
% White
14%
was 17%
% Hispanic
14%
was 11%
% Black
62%
was 62%
% Asian
5%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 805 | 51.2 | 15.7:1 | 64% (515) |
| 2022-23 | 903 | 53 | 17.0:1 | 63% (570) |
| 2020-21 | 851 | 55 | 15.5:1 | 71% (604) |
| 2017-18 | 691 | 46 | 15.0:1 | 72% (500) |
| 2015-16 | 674 | 44 | 15.3:1 | 66% (447) |
| 2010-11 | 648 | 48 | 13.5:1 | 71% (457) |
| 2000-01 | 905 | 64 | 14.1:1 | 44% (399) |
| 1990-91 | 775 | 46 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Golden Ring Middle.
Since 2017-18: students up 16% (691 to 805); teachers up 11% (46 to 51.2).
About Golden Ring Middle
Golden Ring Middle is a public medium-sized middle school in Baltimore, Maryland. Students in grades 6 through 8 attend, and enrollment is 805 students.
The 177 schools of Baltimore County Public Schools, including Golden Ring Middle, enroll 110,872 students.
Black students account for 62% of enrollment at Golden Ring Middle. Other groups include 14% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% Asian, and 4% multiracial. The county population is about 31% Black. By the diversity index, Golden Ring Middle comes in at 58%.
The school reported 51.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2023-24 and a ratio of 17.0:1. The 14.3:1 average for middle schools in Maryland is lower than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 64% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That is 11 points above the 53% average for public schools in Baltimore County.
Baltimore County has about 850,796 residents, and median household income is about $91,768, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 42% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Federal data list 180 public schools in Baltimore County, with a combined enrollment of about 110,872.
Rosedale Center is located about 0.4 miles from Golden Ring Middle. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put Golden Ring Middle in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).
Enrollment was 691 in 2017-18 and 805 in 2023-24, a gain of 114 students.
Posts about school safety, transportation, and start times are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Baltimore County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
850,796
Census ACS
Median income
$91,768
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
180
110,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Baltimore County Public Schools
- Dundalk HighHigh · 2,087 students
- Perry Hall HighHigh · 2,012 students
- Woodlawn HighHigh · 1,922 students
- Kenwood HighHigh · 1,900 students
- Dulaney HighHigh · 1,889 students
- Parkville HighHigh · 1,877 students
Other schools in Baltimore
- Dundalk HighHigh · 2,087 students
- Perry Hall HighHigh · 2,012 students
- Woodlawn HighHigh · 1,922 students
- Kenwood HighHigh · 1,900 students
- Parkville HighHigh · 1,877 students
- Catonsville HighHigh · 1,735 students
Nearby schools
- Rosedale Center0.4 mi · 108
- Red House Run Elementary0.6 mi · 694
- Shady Spring Elementary0.7 mi · 375
- Overlea High1.3 mi · 1,474
- McCormick Elementary1.3 mi · 295
- Eastern Technical High School1.5 mi · 1,330
Frequently asked questions
About Golden Ring MiddleWhat is the total enrollment at Golden Ring Middle?
Golden Ring Middle enrolls approximately 805 students in grades 06-08.
Is Golden Ring Middle an elementary, middle, or high school?
Golden Ring Middle is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Golden Ring Middle have?
Golden Ring Middle employs 51 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Golden Ring Middle?
At Golden Ring Middle, the student body is approximately 14% White, 14% Hispanic, 62% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Golden Ring Middle public or private?
Golden Ring Middle is a public K-12 school, overseen by Baltimore County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.