Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ridgeline Montessori ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeline Montessori serves the southeast part of Eugene, OR, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeline Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeline Montessori's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
“Our aim is not only to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core.”
School Rankings
Ridgeline Montessori ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeline Montessori is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
67%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeline Montessori's ranking?
Ridgeline Montessori is ranked #69 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Ridgeline Montessori often compared to?
Ridgeline Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Village School, Coburg Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Ridgeline Montessori?
244 students attend Ridgeline Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ridgeline Montessori students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeline Montessori?
Ridgeline Montessori has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgeline Montessori offer ?
Ridgeline Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeline Montessori part of?
Ridgeline Montessori is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgeline Montessori located?
Ridgeline Montessori is located in the Fox Hollow neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Fox Hollow.
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