Mountain Ridge Middle School
Tel:
(303) 387-1800
Mountain Ridge Middle School serves 1,151 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mountain Ridge Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mountain Ridge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mountain Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 1,151 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mountain Ridge Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #337 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mountain Ridge Middle School is Mountain Vista High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rocky Heights Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Summit View Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Mountain Vista High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,314 students
0.1 miles
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500 0.1 9-12 2,314 - Littleton Summit View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 529 students
0.7 miles
10200 South Piedmont Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6800 0.7 PK-6 529 - Littleton Copper Mesa Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 517 students
0.9 miles
3501 Poston Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-7375 0.9 PK-6 517 - Littleton Heritage Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 555 students
0.9 miles
3350 Summit View Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6725 0.9 PK-6 555 - Littleton Arrowwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 384 students
1.6 miles
10345 Arrowwood Drive
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-6875 1.6 PK-6 384
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