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#1807 of 3,441 schools in OH
Ridgewood Middle School
Middle School · Ridgewood Local · West Lafayette, OH
A Ridgewood Local middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
517 S Oak St, West Lafayette, OH 43845
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridgewood Middle School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgewood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated943/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,864
Median home value
$124,900
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ridgewood Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,144NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgewood Middle School is listed in Ridgewood Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgewood Middle School
Ridgewood Middle School is a public middle school in West Lafayette, OH, part of Ridgewood Local, serving approximately 388 students in grades 4th-7th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,807 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgewood Middle School
What grades does Ridgewood Middle School serve?
Ridgewood Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 7th.
How many students attend Ridgewood Middle School?
Ridgewood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgewood Middle School rank in OH?
Ridgewood Middle School ranks #1,807 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Ridgewood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgewood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ridgewood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgewood Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ridgewood Middle School a charter school?
No, Ridgewood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgewood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ridgewood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgewood Middle School?
64.2% of students at Ridgewood 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
- 4th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Coshocton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (740) 545-6335
- Area population (ZIP 43845)
- 4,780
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
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 43845; 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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