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#2581 of 2,648 schools in NC
Ridge Road Middle
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7260 Highland Creek Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28269
- Math 35% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge Road Middle score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ridge Road Middle 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 Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,063
Median home value
$300,300
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28269; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvian Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
| Carolina International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Bradford Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,534 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #172 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridge Road Middle is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge Road Middle
Ridge Road Middle is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 905 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,581 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge Road Middle
What grades does Ridge Road Middle serve?
Ridge Road Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ridge Road Middle?
Ridge Road Middle has an enrollment of approximately 905 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Road Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge Road Middle rank in NC?
Ridge Road Middle ranks #2,581 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Ridge Road Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge Road Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Ridge Road Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge Road Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridge Road Middle a charter school?
No, Ridge Road Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge Road Middle a Title I school?
No, Ridge Road Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge Road Middle?
99.7% of students at Ridge Road 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 905
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (980) 344-3410
- Area population (ZIP 28269)
- 80,396
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28269; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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