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Ridge Meadows Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 503 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 12, 2012

Great school, great atmosphere. My daughter was happy to go to school. She learned a lot and had fun too!!! Perfect!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2010

I have 2 children currently attending Ridge Meadows. The teachers are absolutely phenomenal! The school has a new principal as of last year and she's doing a wonderful job. Overall I am more than happy with the education and committment to the student Ridge has. Some of the parents need to learn how to act (AKA Snobs) but other than that I can't say enough good things about this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2008

My two kids attended Ridgemeadowa until we moved away in 2007. The teacher s my children had were wonderful, my problem with the school was that there were many cliques among the mothers. I volunteered to help with parties two years in a row, and was never included in any way. Otherwise we liked the teachers and principles very much!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2006

My son did great in first grade. Mrs. Griese was the best! Kindergarten was okay for my son but I think it was not best indicator of how good Ridge Meadows is overall. Field trips need to be better organized for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2004

Carol Kottwitz is an outstanding principal. Our children have flourished and grown tremendously while attending Ridge Meadows.
—Submitted by Allan Gardner, a parent


Posted May 5, 2004

My child has attended this school since 1st grade. Our first few years were wonderful, but as my child got older, it seemed that discipline problems in the classroom increased. My child suffered terrible harrassment and abuse from one particular student in the 5th grade. This continued through the entire year. The student was 'talked' to. No other action was taken and he continued to be a threat to my child. All of my concerns were ignored. I was disappointed to realize that my child's safety was not important to the administrators where she spent most of her time the during the year.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students68%
Female76%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students86%
Female93%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 76%
Black 7% 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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777 Ridge Rd
Ellisville, MO 63021
Phone: (636) 207-2661

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