Serving 74 students in grades 6-8, Ridgway Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgway Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ridgway, CO, covering approximately 342.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 23.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgway Middle School's student population of 74 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgway Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgway Middle School is 0.31, 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
#165 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
82%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgway Middle School's ranking?
Ridgway Middle School is ranked #165 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ridgway Middle School?
74 students attend Ridgway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ridgway Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgway Middle School?
Ridgway Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgway Middle School offer ?
Ridgway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgway Middle School part of?
Ridgway Middle School is part of Ridgway School District No. R-2 Of The County Of Ouray A.
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