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#1866 of 3,441 schools in OH
Ridge-brook Elementary School
Elementary School · Parma City · Parma, OH
A Parma City elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7915 Manhattan Ave, Parma, OH 44129
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge-brook Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridge-brook Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parma), 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
$67,619
Median home value
$150,400
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| St Charles SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| William Rainey HarperEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Bethany Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 209 | 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.
Parma City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $17,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridge-brook Elementary School is listed in Parma City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge-brook Elementary School
Ridge-brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parma, OH, part of Parma City, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,866 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge-brook Elementary School
What grades does Ridge-brook Elementary School serve?
Ridge-brook Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ridge-brook Elementary School?
Ridge-brook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge-brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge-brook Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge-brook Elementary School rank in OH?
Ridge-brook Elementary School ranks #1,866 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Ridge-brook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge-brook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Ridge-brook Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge-brook Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridge-brook Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ridge-brook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge-brook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ridge-brook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge-brook Elementary School?
73.5% of students at Ridge-brook Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (440) 885-2350
- Area population (ZIP 44129)
- 28,607
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 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 44129; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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