Serving 396 students in grades 4-7, Ridgewood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-7
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgewood Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire West Lafayette, OH school district, covering approximately 153 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 8.4 miles and the furthest point reaching 12.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgewood Middle School's student population of 396 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgewood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood Middle School's ranking?
Ridgewood Middle School is ranked #1209 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ridgewood Middle School often compared to?
Ridgewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coshocton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Middle School?
396 students attend Ridgewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ridgewood Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgewood Middle School?
Ridgewood Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Middle School offer ?
Ridgewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgewood Middle School part of?
Ridgewood Middle School is part of Ridgewood Local School District.
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