Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Russell Ridge Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
90%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend Russell Ridge Center?
103 students attend Russell Ridge Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Russell Ridge Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Ridge Center?
Russell Ridge Center has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Russell Ridge Center offer ?
Russell Ridge Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Russell Ridge Center part of?
Russell Ridge Center is part of Tahoma School District.
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