Serving 587 students in grades 3-5, Mountain Ridge Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Ridge Intermediate's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Ridge Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge Intermediate is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
85%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Ridge Intermediate's ranking?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate is ranked #344 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Intermediate?
587 students attend Mountain Ridge Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mountain Ridge Intermediate students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge Intermediate?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge Intermediate offer ?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Ridge Intermediate part of?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 11/30/2020
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