Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Florida Ruffin Ridley School's student population of 830 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida Ruffin Ridley School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
57%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida Ruffin Ridley School's ranking?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is ranked #300 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Florida Ruffin Ridley School often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
830 students attend Florida Ruffin Ridley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Florida Ruffin Ridley School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Florida Ruffin Ridley School offer ?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Florida Ruffin Ridley School part of?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is part of Brookline School District.
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