Scotts Ridge Middle School

750 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Scotts Ridge Middle School's student population of 519 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotts Ridge Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
#166 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
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60%
39%
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72%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
78%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Scotts Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scotts Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Scotts Ridge Middle School is ranked #166 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Scotts Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Scotts Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Scotts Ridge Middle School?
519 students attend Scotts Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Scotts Ridge Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotts Ridge Middle School?
Scotts Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scotts Ridge Middle School offer ?
Scotts Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotts Ridge Middle School part of?
Scotts Ridge Middle School is part of Ridgefield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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