Serving 599 students in grades 6-8, Ridgeway Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgeway Middle School's student population of 599 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
RMS + Me= Knowledge, Pride, & Success
School Rankings
Ridgeway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeway Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1550 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
81%
20%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeway Middle School's ranking?
Ridgeway Middle School is ranked #1550 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ridgeway Middle School often compared to?
Ridgeway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ridgeway Middle School?
599 students attend Ridgeway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ridgeway Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Ridgeway Middle School offer ?
Ridgeway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeway Middle School part of?
Ridgeway Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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