Serving 417 students in grades 5-8, Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel M Ridgway Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Beverly, NJ, encompassing approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
A celebration of lifelong learning in a caring community.
School Rankings
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1876 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
32%
14%
White
33%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School's ranking?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is ranked #1876 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
417 students attend Samuel M Ridgway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel M Ridgway Middle School offer ?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School part of?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is part of Edgewater Park Township School District.
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