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#2485 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 93 Ridgewood
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
66-56 FOREST AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Enrollment
996
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
6.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
996
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
6.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,485 of 4,742
In Ridgewood
#3 of 9
public schools
In district
#36 of 56
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
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Is 93 Ridgewood
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About Is 93 Ridgewood
Is 93 Ridgewood is a public middle school in Ridgewood, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24. Is 93 Ridgewood serves approximately 996 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 93 Ridgewood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,485 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 93 Ridgewood show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Is 93 Ridgewood were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 93 Ridgewood — Students at Is 93 Ridgewood score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Is 93 Ridgewood Compares
See how Is 93 Ridgewood performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
66-56 FOREST AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 93 Ridgewood may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACADEMY OF URBAN PLANNING AND ENGINEERING (THE) (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ALL CITY LEADERSHIP SECONDARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ridgewood, see our Ridgewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11385 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,365
Median Home Value
$842,800
Median Rent
$1,959/mo
Population
103,865
College Educated
34.1%
Homeownership
30.3%
Avg Commute
43.3 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
36.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 93 Ridgewood
What grades does Is 93 Ridgewood serve?
Is 93 Ridgewood serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 93 Ridgewood?
Is 93 Ridgewood has an enrollment of approximately 996 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 93 Ridgewood?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 93 Ridgewood is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 93 Ridgewood rank in NY?
Is 93 Ridgewood ranks #2,485 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 93 Ridgewood's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 93 Ridgewood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Is 93 Ridgewood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 93 Ridgewood has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 93 Ridgewood a charter school?
No, Is 93 Ridgewood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 93 Ridgewood a Title I school?
No, Is 93 Ridgewood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 93 Ridgewood?
94.2% of students at Is 93 Ridgewood qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 996
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (718) 821-4882
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24- District Enrollment
- 50,843
- Schools in District
- 57
- District Rank
- #36 of 56
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