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#1350 of 2,228 schools in WA

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School

Middle School · Ridgefield School District · Ridgefield, WA

A Ridgefield School District middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.

3215 South Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, WA 98642

  • Math 51% vs WA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 20:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$14,095
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 SBA)
School
State
41%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 56% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

Based on 14 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sunset Ridge Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,163/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgefield), 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

$119,316

Median home value

$622,800

Median rent

$1,938/mo

College educated

41.2%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wisdom Ridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.8K–121.4 mi132Compare →
Cedar Tree Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–123.7 mi235Compare →
Alki Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–84.8 mi602Compare →

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.

Ridgefield School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$14,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is listed in Ridgefield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunset Ridge Intermediate School

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is a public middle school in Ridgefield, WA, part of Ridgefield School District, serving approximately 619 students in grades 5th-6th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunset Ridge Intermediate School

What grades does Sunset Ridge Intermediate School serve?

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunset Ridge Intermediate School rank in WA?

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School ranks #1,350 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Sunset Ridge Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunset Ridge Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Ridge Intermediate School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Sunset Ridge Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunset Ridge Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?

27.6% of students at Sunset Ridge Intermediate 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 – 6th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
Area population (ZIP 98642)
26,379
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
39.9
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98642; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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