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#1246 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ridgedale Middle School
Middle School · Florham Park School District · Florham Park, NJ
A Florham Park School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
71 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, Florham Park, NJ 07932
- Math 60% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgedale Middle School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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
1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgedale Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florham Park), 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
$147,009
Median home value
$719,400
Median rent
$3,009/mo
College educated
66.2%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sinai Elementary at Joseph Kushner Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 1–8 | 2.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Chatham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 842 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Florham Park School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgedale Middle School is listed in Florham Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgedale Middle School
Ridgedale Middle School is a public middle school in Florham Park, NJ, part of Florham Park School District, serving approximately 298 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,246 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgedale Middle School
What grades does Ridgedale Middle School serve?
Ridgedale Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ridgedale Middle School?
Ridgedale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgedale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgedale Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgedale Middle School rank in NJ?
Ridgedale Middle School ranks #1,246 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ridgedale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgedale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Ridgedale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgedale Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridgedale Middle School a charter school?
No, Ridgedale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgedale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ridgedale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgedale Middle School?
1.0% of students at Ridgedale Middle 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
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (973) 822-3855
- Area population (ZIP 07932)
- 11,498
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 · 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 07932; 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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