Ponus Ridge Middle School
Tel:
(203)847-3557
- Ponus Ridge Middle School serves 692 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Ponus Ridge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ponus Ridge Middle School's student population of 692 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ponus Ridge Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ponus Ridge Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #794 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 24% |
| Black | 19% | 13% |
| White | 20% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwalk School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ponus Ridge Middle School is Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Rocks Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fox Run Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norwalk Fox Run Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 446 students
0.7 miles
228 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203)899-2860 0.7 PK-5 446 - Norwalk Kendall Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 537 students
0.7 miles
57 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203)899-2880 0.7 K-5 537 - Norwalk Jefferson Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 594 students
1.3 miles
75 Van Buren Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203)899-2870 1.3 K-5 594 - Norwalk Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs Grades: 9-12 | 49 students
1.5 miles
350 Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203)899-2820 1.5 9-12 49 - Norwalk Tracey School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
1.6 miles
20 Camp Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203)899-2960 1.6 PK-5 387
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