Excellent
#314 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Ridge Wood Elementary School
Elementary School · Northville Public Schools · Northville, MI
A Northville Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
49775 6 MILE RD, Northville, MI 48168
- Math 74% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge Wood Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ridge Wood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Average641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northville), 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
$173,671
Median home value
$546,300
Median rent
$2,248/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48168; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivywood Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–9 | 1.7 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Scholars Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Salem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Moraine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridge Wood Elementary School is listed in Northville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge Wood Elementary School
Ridge Wood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Northville, MI, part of Northville Public Schools, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge Wood Elementary School
What grades does Ridge Wood Elementary School serve?
Ridge Wood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ridge Wood Elementary School?
Ridge Wood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Wood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Wood Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge Wood Elementary School rank in MI?
Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks #314 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ridge Wood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge Wood Elementary 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 Ridge Wood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge Wood Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridge Wood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ridge Wood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge Wood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ridge Wood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge Wood Elementary School?
8.2% of students at Ridge Wood Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (248) 465-2200
- Area population (ZIP 48168)
- 25,039
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48168; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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