Serving 925 students in grades 7-8, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Ridge Middle School's student population of 925 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
925 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
75%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is ranked #241 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Mountain Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranch View Middle School, Cresthill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School?
925 students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mountain Ridge Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge Middle School offer ?
Mountain Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mountain Ridge Middle School part of?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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