Ridgewood Middle School
Ridgewood Middle School serves 749 students in grades 6-8.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ridgewood Middle School's student population of 749 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgewood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ridgewood Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
89%
42%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 5/2/2015
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
5 8/17/2011
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...
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