Serving 945 students in grades 6-8, Ridgeview Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeview Charter School serves the northeast part of Atlanta, GA, covering an area of approximately 20.1 square miles. Most students live within 5 to 10 minutes of the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeview Charter School's student population of 945 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
945 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Making a World of Difference
School Rankings
Ridgeview Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Charter School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Charter School's ranking?
Ridgeview Charter School is ranked #657 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ridgeview Charter School often compared to?
Ridgeview Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandy Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Charter School?
945 students attend Ridgeview Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ridgeview Charter School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview Charter School?
Ridgeview Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Charter School offer ?
Ridgeview Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeview Charter School part of?
Ridgeview Charter School is part of Fulton County School District.
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