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Ridge Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 151 students

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Posted July 5, 2011

i went to ridge for 7 years, (K-6) and ridge is by FAR the best school for student to learn while haveing fun and being creative.


Posted September 30, 2008

My daughter went to Ridge from First grade till 6th grade, my grandchildren, her children also go to Ridge. this school is the best by far of making the kids feel good about theirselves and to make everyone feel like family. I know the teachers are very good teachers and get the best education, I know alot of other people with kids in other schools that are amazed at how much we do as parents and grandparents with our kids as far as feild trips and in school activiies. It has a reputtion amoung the other kids because it is a small school but it is the best by far in my eyes! Keep up the good work, from the principal to the extra staff there I commend you all!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2004

My Daughter attended Ridge for her entire Elementary education (1-6) but now my grandkids are going there also. It was the only choice we wanted when the time came for them to enter school. The teachers are the most caring people in the world, and take the time even after school to make sure these young people get the best education andsocial skills. Many of the same teachers have taught my granddaughter that taught my daughter and the teachers remembered my daughter well, and enjoyed this continuation in education. We have a wonderful Title one teacher, some of the best in Art, Physical Ed and Speech also. The Cafeteria workers know the kids by first name, same as the entire staff, which is due to the wonderful pricipal that heads it all up. This school is not only a school but one big happy family. Everyone is a family member.
—Submitted by Mary Partlow, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

Ridge Elementary School is a wonderful school for children and parents to be involved in. I attended Ridge first through sixth grade and had a wonderful experience. Many of the same teachers are still teaching there or are still involved in some way. Now I have two children there and they really enjoy their teachers, principal and other students. The teachers are great and really help the kids in learning. My daughter who is now in third grade, has had a very good education and all her teachers have had great patience with her. She is behind in reading and spelling and the teachers at Ridge, including her regular teachers, reading teacher and speech teacher work really hard with her. When she is having a really hard time with something they just keep working with her and help her to understand it. My son has entered Kindergarten this year and I am looking forward to him getting the same education and experince that my daughter has had. This school is more like family than just a place to educate the kids. Everyone learns who everyone else is. Along with the teachers being really great, the students are friendly and are involved with the school for extracurricular activities. My daughter has walked through the halls many times and had older children stop to say hi to her. This makes her feel really good about herself. The school offers a lot of after school projects the children can do and they have a great PTO. There is many ways I as a parent can get involved at Ridge to help out. I am a librarian, help with book fairs, field trips and other things also. They do so much for the school and children like the ice cream social, book fairs, awards at the end of the year, etc. Ridge's principal is a great principal too. He will stop to say hello, listen if you have concerns and help whenever or wherever someone needs him. I am so glad my children and I got a chance to be part of Ridge Elementary and the wonderful people in it. I look forward to finishing my children's remaining elementary years out at Ridge.
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Female42%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female75%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female67%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Male70%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Femalen/a
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4AboveMet
Grade 5BelowMet
Grade 6MetMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
91 (2011)
 
88 (2010)
 
94 (2009)
 
91 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 76%
Black 5% 16%
Hispanic 5% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 63%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 20%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 69%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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225 Ridge St
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: (419) 354-0800

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