Top Rankings
Ridgefield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,846 students in Ridgefield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ridgefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,846 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Ridgefield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.68
# American Indian Students
17 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
83 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
523 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
25%
# Black Students
32 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,870 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
75%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
308 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
278
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
295
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
342
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
317
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
235
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,654 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,244
$19,040
Spending / Student
$12,654
$19,496
Best Ridgefield School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 N Fifth Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 750-7600
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 750-7600
Grades: K-6
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
South Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Nw 199th Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1500
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1500
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgefield High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2630 S Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1320
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #44.
View Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3215 S Hillhurst Rd
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1400
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 619 students
Rank: #55.
Wisdom Ridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5645 S 11th St
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 295-8500
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 295-8500
Grades: 1-12
| 160 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 South Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1420
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1420
Grades: 5-6
| 577 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 Pioneer Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-3333
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-3333
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,846 students.
What is the rank of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District is ranked #48 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield School District?
75% of Ridgefield School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Ridgefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,654 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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