Cedar Ridge Middle School
Tel:
(256)552-4622
- Cedar Ridge Middle School serves 755 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Cedar Ridge Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Cedar Ridge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Cedar Ridge Middle School's student population of 755 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 755 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cedar Ridge Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cedar Ridge Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #328 out of 1263 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 8% |
| Black | 34% | 33% |
| White | 46% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cedar Ridge Middle School is Austin High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Priceville Junior High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chestnut Grove Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Chestnut Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
0.9 miles
3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-3092 0.9 PK-5 432 - Decatur Austinville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
1.3 miles
2320 Clara Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3050 1.3 PK-5 388 - Decatur Julian Harris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 409 students
1.5 miles
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256)552-3096 1.5 PK-5 409 - Decatur Woodmeade Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
1.5 miles
1400 19th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3023 1.5 PK-5 380 - Decatur Austin High School Grades: 9-12 | 1477 students
1.6 miles
1625 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256)552-3060 1.6 9-12 1477
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