Serving 406 students in grades 5-8, Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School's student population of 406 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1730 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
23%
32%
Black
30%
15%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School's ranking?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is ranked #1730 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
406 students attend Samuel M Ridgway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel M Ridgway Middle School offer ?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School part of?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is part of Edgewater Park Township School District.
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