Serving 141 students in grades 6-8, Crest Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average).
How many students attend Crest Ridge Middle School?
141 students attend Crest Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Crest Ridge Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crest Ridge Middle School?
Crest Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crest Ridge Middle School offer ?
Crest Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Crest Ridge Middle School part of?
Crest Ridge Middle School is part of Johnson County R-VII School District.
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