Below Average
#7487 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ridgeview Middle
Middle School · Visalia Unified · Visalia, CA
A Visalia Unified middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3315 North Akers St., Visalia, CA 93291
- Math 35% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgeview Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2020, to 41% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgeview Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Visalia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,502
Median home value
$381,600
Median rent
$1,331/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93291; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Valley Life CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Divisadero MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Crescent Valley Public Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 757 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Visalia Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #34 of 40
- District spending per student
- $17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgeview Middle is listed in Visalia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeview Middle
Ridgeview Middle is a public middle school in Visalia, CA, part of Visalia Unified, serving approximately 932 students in grades 7th-8th with a 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,487 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeview Middle
What grades does Ridgeview Middle serve?
Ridgeview Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ridgeview Middle?
Ridgeview Middle has an enrollment of approximately 932 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Middle is 29.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeview Middle rank in CA?
Ridgeview Middle ranks #7,487 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ridgeview Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeview Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ridgeview Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeview Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Ridgeview Middle a charter school?
No, Ridgeview Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgeview Middle a Title I school?
No, Ridgeview Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgeview Middle?
52.0% of students at Ridgeview Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 932
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (559) 622-3308
- Area population (ZIP 93291)
- 63,049
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93291; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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