Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)71%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)71%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
88%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Ridge Middle School?
574 students attend Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ridge Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Middle School?
Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Middle School offer ?
Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridge Middle School part of?
Ridge Middle School is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.
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