Rippon Middle School vs. Lake Ridge Middle School
Should I attend Rippon Middle School or Lake Ridge Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rippon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Lake Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,195 students in grades 6-8, Rippon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,422 students in grades 6-8, Lake Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,195 students
1,422 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#665 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
350
452
Grade 7 Students
422
461
Grade 8 Students
423
509
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
45%
30%
% Black
32%
23%
% White
10%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
