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#1665 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 48% in state
North Ridgeville Academic Center
Middle School · North Ridgeville City · North Ridgeville, OH
A North Ridgeville City middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
34620 Bainbridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Ridgeville Academic Center score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Ridgeville Academic Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,128
Median home value
$254,800
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Olmsted Falls Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 794 | 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.
North Ridgeville City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Ridgeville Academic Center is listed in North Ridgeville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Ridgeville Academic Center
North Ridgeville Academic Center is a public middle school in North Ridgeville, OH, part of North Ridgeville City, serving approximately 1,864 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,665 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Ridgeville Academic Center
What grades does North Ridgeville Academic Center serve?
North Ridgeville Academic Center serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend North Ridgeville Academic Center?
North Ridgeville Academic Center has an enrollment of approximately 1,864 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridgeville Academic Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridgeville Academic Center is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Ridgeville Academic Center rank in OH?
North Ridgeville Academic Center ranks #1,665 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is North Ridgeville Academic Center's MySchoolScout rating?
North Ridgeville Academic Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 North Ridgeville Academic Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Ridgeville Academic Center has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Ridgeville Academic Center a charter school?
No, North Ridgeville Academic Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Ridgeville Academic Center a Title I school?
No, North Ridgeville Academic Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Ridgeville Academic Center?
30.9% of students at North Ridgeville Academic Center 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (440) 353-1131
- Area population (ZIP 44039)
- 36,235
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 44039; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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