Ridge Wood Elementary School

49775 6 Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Ridge Wood Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Wood Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#309 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
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72%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridge Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridge Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridge Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
53%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridge Wood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridge Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridge Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Wood Elementary School is ranked #309 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ridge Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rooseveltmcgrath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ridge Wood Elementary School?
436 students attend Ridge Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ridge Wood Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Wood Elementary School?
Ridge Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Wood Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Wood Elementary School part of?
Ridge Wood Elementary School is part of Northville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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