Ridgewood Middle School
- Ridgewood Middle School serves 704 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Ridgewood Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Ridgewood Middle School's student population of 704 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 704 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ridgewood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,278 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ridgewood Middle School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1164 out of 1278 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 63% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 87% | 44% |
| White | 10% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caddo Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ridgewood Middle School is Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc. (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Linwood Public Charter School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Forest Hill Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shreveport Forest Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 576 students
0.4 miles
2005 Francais Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318)686-1783 0.4 PK-5 576 - Shreveport Southern Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 813 students
0.6 miles
9075 Kingston Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318)686-1974 0.6 PK-5 813 - Shreveport Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc. Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
0.8 miles
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318)688-2301 0.8 9-12 271 - Shreveport Summer Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 636 students
1.0 miles
2955 Bert Kouns Industrial Loo
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318)686-1754 1.0 PK-5 636 - Shreveport Southwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 1662 students
1.7 miles
9000 Walker Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318)686-9512 1.7 9-12 1662
School Reviews
| 5 Dear Sir,
I just wanted to learn from if you also allow to have partnership with your school with other groups of youth.
Regards
Siyani - Posted by Student/Alumni - siyan |
| 5 Academically the school is average.
Teacher and administration: (Excellent)
Activities: Biotechnology, Advanced robotics, Art I, Art II, Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Spanish, Computer lit., Journalism
Awards: City champions in football, basketball, and track
Facilities: (Above Average) Smart Boards in all classrooms, Computers in all classrooms, Clickers
Parent involvement: (Low)
Excellent School.... As a teacher I would personally send my own child to this school... - Posted by Teacher - mstew |
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