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Ridgeland Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 410 students

 

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Posted April 16, 2004

I think that most of the teacher that are working with are kids are great. I went to this same school myself but I moved to a different state and they are study I have never seen in my life. I am in high school now 10 grade. I have been slammed with this stuff I never learned here. I never seen it . I will give the school this when I left last year they were trying. I don't mean this the wrong way but it is the kids. if we can get them to help out and do all that they can do we wouldn't have reports like this. so parents,kids and everyone else we need to pull together and work hard cause in the end our kids suffer. thank you
—Submitted by randi woodruff, a former 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.

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.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
21%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

122 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
37%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
26%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

154 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
40%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students31%
Female43%
Male21%
African-American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White32%
Subsidized meals30%
Full-pay meals35%
Disabled4%
Not disabled38%
English language learners52%
Proficient in English26%
Non-migrant31%

Math

All Students40%
Female52%
Male30%
African-American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White32%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals48%
Disabled4%
Not disabled49%
English language learners80%
Proficient in English32%
Non-migrant40%

Science

All Students31%
Female43%
Male19%
African-American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White36%
Subsidized meals28%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabled0%
Not disabled38%
English language learners62%
Proficient in English24%
Non-migrant31%

Social Studies

All Students53%
Female64%
Male45%
African-American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals54%
Disabled25%
Not disabled61%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant53%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students41%
Female37%
Male45%
African-American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals36%
Disabled9%
Not disabled47%
English language learners64%
Proficient in English37%
Non-migrant41%

Math

All Students48%
Female49%
Male47%
African-American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals39%
Disabled13%
Not disabled54%
English language learners45%
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant48%

Science

All Students45%
Female47%
Male43%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals43%
Disabled9%
Not disabled51%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant45%

Social Studies

All Students41%
Female36%
Male46%
African-American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White56%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals43%
Disabled13%
Not disabled46%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students50%
Female60%
Male39%
African-American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals48%
Disabled17%
Not disabled53%
English language learners77%
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant50%

Math

All Students35%
Female42%
Male29%
African-American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White56%
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals44%
Disabled8%
Not disabled38%
English language learners35%
Proficient in English35%
Non-migrant35%

Science

All Students46%
Female52%
Male41%
African-American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay meals53%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled52%
English language learners80%
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant46%

Social Studies

All Students48%
Female57%
Male36%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White60%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant48%

Writing

All Students59%
Female66%
Male52%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals55%
Disabled8%
Not disabled65%
English language learners63%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students75%
Female84%
Male56%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Students90%
Female87%
Male100%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals92%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

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

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 72% 36%
White 15% 53%
Hispanic 13% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Benjamin Gadsden
Fax number
  • (843) 717-1409

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
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Phone: (843) 717-1400

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