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Ridgedale Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 358 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 18, 2011

I as a parent really enjoy the school and the teachers have done a great job with my daughter and other students the teachers are great and we really appreciate the staff of ridgedale schools
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2009

This is one of the best schools I have ever had my child in. The teacher spends all the time needed to help the students and provides a fun learning environment. All the teacher are very friendly and helpful. They truly want my child to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2004

Ridgedale is a small county school where everyone just about knows everyone else. My children thrive in this atmosphere. They are currently enrolled in 4th and 6th grades. The wonderful teachers and staff have helped my children to excell such as: Mrs. Kuzio, Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Mansfeld(speech). We currently have a fairly new principal who disicplines when needed but also has a lot of fun with the kids such as staying in a dog house on the roof of the school to challenge the kids to read. Both of my children's reading abilities have really taken off in Mr. Edwards 4th grade class. Mrs. Kuzio is a great 3rd grade teacher and you couldn't ask for anyone more caring than her. Mrs. Cook is the most organized teacher that I have ever seen. Sorry I can't say much else because they hold you to 150 words.
—Submitted by Angela Burns, 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

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
81%
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

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
66%
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

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
46%
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 Students83%
Female80%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female88%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled90%
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 Students54%
Female59%
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female86%
Male59%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled74%
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 Students45%
Female52%
Male40%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female83%
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female62%
Male53%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled60%
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 "Below Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4BelowBelow
Grade 5MetMet

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

 
86 (2011)
 
85 (2010)
 
92 (2009)
 
90 (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 96% 76%
Hispanic 3% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black 0% 16%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 39%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 13%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 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 96%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 32%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 91%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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3105 Hillman Ford Rd
Morral, OH 43337
Phone: (740) 382-6065

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