Serving 857 students in grades 7-8, Ridgeview Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeview Middle School's student population of 857 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgeview Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Middle School's ranking?
Ridgeview Middle School is ranked #316 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ridgeview Middle School often compared to?
Ridgeview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Acres Middle School, La Joya Middle School, Valley Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Middle School?
857 students attend Ridgeview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ridgeview Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Middle School?
Ridgeview Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Middle School offer ?
Ridgeview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ridgeview Middle School part of?
Ridgeview Middle School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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