Ridgetop Middle School

10600 Hillsboro Dr
Silverdale, WA 98383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, Ridgetop Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ridgetop Middle School serves the northeast part of Silverdale, WA, covering an area of approximately 18 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridgetop Middle School's student population of 784 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
784 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1986
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ridgetop Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgetop Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#737 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

47%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
52%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
17%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
48%
0.67

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
25.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
White, Red, Black
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgetop Middle School's ranking?
Ridgetop Middle School is ranked #737 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ridgetop Middle School often compared to?
Ridgetop Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Kitsap Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ridgetop Middle School?
784 students attend Ridgetop Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ridgetop Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgetop Middle School?
Ridgetop Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgetop Middle School offer ?
Ridgetop Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgetop Middle School part of?
Ridgetop Middle School is part of Central Kitsap School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ridgetop Middle School serves the northeast part of Silverdale, WA, covering an area of approximately 18 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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