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#1472 of 2,221 schools in MO
Ridgeway High
High School · Ridgeway R-v · Ridgeway, MO
A Ridgeway R-v high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 MAIN ST, Ridgeway, MO 64481
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ridgeway High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgeway High 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,589
Median home value
$103,600
Median rent
$533/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64481; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ridgeway R-v
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgeway High is listed in RIDGEWAY R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeway High
Ridgeway High is a public high school in Ridgeway, MO, part of Ridgeway R-v, serving approximately 39 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,472 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeway High
What grades does Ridgeway High serve?
Ridgeway High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ridgeway High?
Ridgeway High has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeway High is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeway High rank in MO?
Ridgeway High ranks #1,472 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ridgeway High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeway High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Ridgeway High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeway High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridgeway High a charter school?
No, Ridgeway High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgeway High a Title I school?
No, Ridgeway High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgeway High?
71.8% of students at Ridgeway High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (660) 872-6813
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 64481)
- 1,179
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 64481; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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