Below Average
#2201 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
Middle School · Edgewater Park Township School District · Edgewater Park, NJ
An Edgewater Park Township School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 DELANCO RD, Edgewater Park, NJ 08010
- Math 20% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Samuel M Ridgway Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,285
Median home value
$227,700
Median rent
$1,472/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James a Cotten Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–6 | 1.6 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Walnut Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Riverside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 295 | Compare → |
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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.
Edgewater Park Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is listed in Edgewater Park Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is a public middle school in Edgewater Park, NJ, part of Edgewater Park Township School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,201 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
What grades does Samuel M Ridgway Middle School serve?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samuel M Ridgway Middle School rank in NJ?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks #2,201 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samuel M Ridgway Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School a charter school?
No, Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School a Title I school?
No, Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
59.4% of students at Samuel M Ridgway 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (609) 871-3434
- Area population (ZIP 08010)
- 11,506
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 08010; 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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