Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ridge View Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge View Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridge View Community School's student population of 555 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge View Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge View Community School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge View Community School's ranking?
Ridge View Community School is ranked #441 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ridge View Community School often compared to?
Ridge View Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downeast School, Fourteenth Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Ridge View Community School?
555 students attend Ridge View Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ridge View Community School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge View Community School?
Ridge View Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge View Community School offer ?
Ridge View Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ridge View Community School part of?
Ridge View Community School is part of MSAD 46 School District.
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