Very Good
#841 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 34% in state
Ramapo Ridge
Middle School · Mahwah Township Public School District · Mahwah, NJ
A Mahwah Township Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
150 RIDGE ROAD, Mahwah, NJ 07430
- Math 54% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ramapo Ridge score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ramapo Ridge 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$128,125
Median home value
$590,400
Median rent
$2,301/mo
College educated
59.7%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Day School at MahwahPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Eric S. Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Oneschool Global: New YorkPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 3–12 | 2.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Suffern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 847 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mahwah Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $31,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ramapo Ridge is listed in Mahwah Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ramapo Ridge
Ramapo Ridge is a public middle school in Mahwah, NJ, part of Mahwah Township Public School District, serving approximately 636 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ramapo Ridge
What grades does Ramapo Ridge serve?
Ramapo Ridge serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ramapo Ridge?
Ramapo Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramapo Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramapo Ridge is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ramapo Ridge rank in NJ?
Ramapo Ridge ranks #841 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ramapo Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?
Ramapo Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ramapo Ridge?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramapo Ridge has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ramapo Ridge a charter school?
No, Ramapo Ridge is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ramapo Ridge a Title I school?
No, Ramapo Ridge is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramapo Ridge?
10.1% of students at Ramapo Ridge 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
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (201) 762-2380
- Area population (ZIP 07430)
- 25,375
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07430; 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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