Excellent
#404 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 18% in state
Ridgeview Charter School
Middle School · Fulton County · Atlanta, GA
A Fulton County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5340 S Trimble Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
- Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgeview Charter School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgeview Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,865
Median home value
$804,300
Median rent
$1,810/mo
College educated
75%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cmch SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–8 | 1.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Dekalb Path Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Academy of GeorgiaPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 4–12 | 2.2 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Mt Vernon Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,099 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #41 of 104
- District spending per student
- $15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgeview Charter School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeview Charter School
Ridgeview Charter School is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 963 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeview Charter School
What grades does Ridgeview Charter School serve?
Ridgeview Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ridgeview Charter School?
Ridgeview Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 963 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Charter School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeview Charter School rank in GA?
Ridgeview Charter School ranks #404 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Ridgeview Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeview Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeview Charter School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ridgeview Charter School a charter school?
No, Ridgeview Charter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgeview Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ridgeview Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgeview Charter School?
53.2% of students at Ridgeview Charter School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 963
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (470) 254-7710
- Area population (ZIP 30342)
- 33,774
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30342; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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