Middle Ridge Elementary School
Middle Ridge Elementary School serves 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Middle Ridge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Middle Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Middle Ridge Elementary School's student population of 695 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Middle Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Middle Ridge Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1335 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 71% | 37% |
| White | 16% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Middle Ridge Elementary School is Newton High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Indian Creek Middle School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Indian Creek Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 968 students10
1.2 miles
11051 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453 1.2 6-8 968 - Covington Walnut Grove Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 697 students10
1.3 miles
460 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023 1.3 PK-5 697 - Covington Newton College And Career Academy Alternative School
Charter School
1.9 miles
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769 1.9 n/a n/a - Covington Newton High School Math: 13% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,429 students10
1.9 miles
1 Ram Way
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250 1.9 9-12 2,429 - Covington Porterdale Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 422 students10
2.1 miles
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928 2.1 PK-5 422
School Reviews
| 5 This is the hardest working school ever! Teachers and students work relentlessly! Teachers are totally committed to their students. The uniforms are an asset, studies show that strict uniform policies enhance learning and behavior! If your child goes to Middle Ridge, be thrilled about the education your child is getting! - Posted by Parent - riva2 |
| 2 Recently, due to rezoning my children were change from Heard Mixon to Middle Ridge. With the disagreement from a friend of mine, who is a Newton county teacher, I allowed my children to attend and to give this school a chance. The dress code was different from their previous school and we were not told that until the first day of school. Because they have to wear what I bought, my kids are now forced to sit in ISS and learn nothing. My children are 5 and 6 and this is absurd! Is'nt school a place to be taught,learn and not to be isolated? The dress policy goes overboard, and the use of uniforms should be a parent's option. Why should our children dress all alike and not as individuals? Parents buy the clothes not the schools. These are OUR kids and WE should choose what should be worn to school. Nice neat respectable school clothes are very appropriate. I agree, the schools should have dress policies, to insure that suitable clothes are wore but uniforms should be a choice. Am I the only parent who feels this way? - Posted by Parent - cheec |
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