East Ridge Middle School
East Ridge Middle School serves 697 students in grades 6-8.
East Ridge Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
East Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
East Ridge Middle School's student population of 697 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the East Ridge Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School and Early Dismissal for Students
June 24, 2022 (Friday)
First Day for Kindergarten–Grade 9 Students
August 29, 2022 (Monday)
First Day for Grades 10–12 Students
August 30, 2022 (Tuesday)
Tentative Last Day of School
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
School Rankings
East Ridge Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of East Ridge Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
n/a
13%
White
84%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
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