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Ridgewood Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 576 students

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Posted August 21, 2008

I have 2 childrens who attend Ridgewood one in the last year and one just starting. We love Ridgewood the school and the entire community. We plan to move into a larger home and want to keep our youngest child in this school. The involvement of the parents, teachers and children makes Ridgewood a great atmosphere for all to thrive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2007

My daughter has been at ridgewood for 2 years. They are above and beyond any school I have ever been associated with. We could not ask for better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2007

I have spent 12 years at Ridgewood with 3 different children who educational needs varied as their age. Each was provided the best educational services available with teachers and administration listening and a PTO extremely involved in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2007

I have been a parent at Ridgewood for 9 years. The PTO is extremely involved. Parent volunteers are the glue of the school. The teachers are excellent offering a multitude of ways to help those struggling and those needing a challenge. An excellent school with strong families and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2006

Extremely low in racial diversity. Low PTO involvement. Not at all supportive of children with life-threatening food allergies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2006

Ridgewood is a good school. They have lots of programs for kids and lots of fun after school activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2006

Ridgewood has highly committed teachers at every grade level. There are a variety of after-school programs offered. The school has resources for students with different abilities, including emotional/behavioral, learning disabilities, and giftedness. In general, school atmosphere is positive, with a strong sense of community. Growth in social-emotional areas is emphasized right along with academic achievement.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
97%
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

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
96%
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

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
87%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled69%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)92%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled39%
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)62%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)70%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)80%
Gifted>95%
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 Students77%
Female78%
Male75%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female81%
Male70%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students78%
Female84%
Male73%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 4BelowMet
Grade 5AboveAbove

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

 
100 (2011)
 
100 (2010)
 
101 (2009)
 
99 (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 83% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 2%
Black 5% 16%
Hispanic 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 14%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 9%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 22N/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 44%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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4237 Dublin Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: (614) 771-2262

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