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Ridge Middle School

Public | 6-9 | 523 students

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Posted April 26, 2010

Ridge is a great school because the teachers and admin staff are caring, supportive and deliver positive reinforcement to the students. The individual attention and scholastic opportunity that is readily available to the kids makes for an outstanding learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2009

Ridge is such a supportive environment for kids. I've heard so many good things over the years, and now that my child attends the school, I know all that I've heard is true--and then some. There is always teacher support available if your child needs it, and every student I've spoken with including mine seems to love this school. I'm quite impressed, very happy with the school and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2009

I love ridge middle school it is the best school i have ever been too. The teachers are very nice, and try to help you as much as possible. We are very strict about bullying which i think is great! And we keep are school very clean. If i had a choice i would send my kid to Ridge Middle.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 17, 2005

I think that this school is the best school. All the teachers are willing to give you help and guide you. its as big school and if you need help to find something they will help you. I love the teachers there!
—Submitted by Brittany, a student


Posted October 17, 2004

Hi I am an student currently in 2004. I think that ridge has kind helpful teachers who love kids.
—Submitted by bobo, a student


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.

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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 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
91%
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 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
63%
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 Students84%
Female88%
Male82%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled35%
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled74%
Non-disabled94%
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

Math

All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male73%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted95%
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 Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Disabled62%
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled62%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students78%
Female73%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabled43%
Non-disabled83%
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 6BelowBelow
Grade 7AboveMet
Grade 8MetMet

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)
 
98 (2010)
 
98 (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 97% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 16%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 18%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 17%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/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 86%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 75%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
Phone: (440) 974-5400

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