Scotts Ridge Middle School
Scotts Ridge Middle School serves 500 students in grades 6-8.
Scotts Ridge Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Scotts Ridge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Scotts Ridge Middle School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 500 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Scotts Ridge Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Scotts Ridge Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #165 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 80% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ridgefield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Scotts Ridge Middle School is Ridgefield High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Salem Middle School/high School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Barlow Mountain Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgefield Ridgefield High School Math: 77% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,658 student10
0.2 miles
700 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5750 0.2 9-12 1,658 - Ridgefield Barlow Mountain Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 329 students10
1.1 miles
115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5800 1.1 PK-5 329 - Ridgefield Scotland Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 374 students10
1.1 miles
111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5825 1.1 PK-5 374 - Ridgefield Ridgebury Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 338 students10
1.4 miles
112 Bennett's Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5875 1.4 K-5 338 - North Salem Pequenakonck Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 406 students10
3.5 miles
173 June Rd
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5317 3.5 K-5 406
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