Mountain Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Mountain Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 705 students in grades 6-8 as part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20.

While Mountain Ridge Middle School has a diverse student population, with 59.72% White, 22.13% Hispanic, and 4.11% African American students, its academic performance as measured by CMAS test scores is generally lower than the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (55.5%) and Math (40%) were below the Academy School District (61.1% and 50.4%) and the state (44.1% and 34.2%) averages. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 98th out of 461 Colorado middle schools (rated 4 stars) in 2013-2014 to 158th out of 480 (rated 3 stars) in 2022-2023, placing it in the middle to upper-middle range among Colorado middle schools.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Academy School District, such as Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and Challenger Middle School, Mountain Ridge Middle School generally performs below the top-performing schools, which have higher CMAS proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. This may be partly due to the school's relatively higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (22.7%) compared to some of the higher-performing nearby schools, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9150 Lexington Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80920-4304


(719) 234-3200

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,998 Help


Students who attend Mountain Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rampart High School

Feeder schools for Mountain Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Academy Endeavour Elementary School
    Academy International Elementary School
    High Plains Elementary School
    Pioneer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  705

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks better than 72.6% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.68. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mountain Ridge Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Academy School District No. 20.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Ridge Middle School is $12,998, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Academy School District No. 20!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Ridge Middle School 133rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Mountain Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.43 31st 336 90.8%
2005 86.09 31st 340 90.9%
2006 86.40 33rd 346 90.5%
2007 83.12 49th 360 86.4%
2008 80.07 62nd 362 82.9%
2009 80.08 62nd 377 83.6%
2010 83.22 53rd 409 87.0%
2011 79.23 77th 422 81.8%
2012 79.37 71st 425 83.3%
2013 78.76 73rd 454 83.9%
2014 75.16 98th 461 78.7%
2015 60.37 142nd 436 67.4%
2016 57.74 141st 400 64.8%
2017 57.75 150th 424 64.6%
2018 65.44 122nd 418 70.8%
2019 52.77 195th 458 57.4%
2021 55.83 143rd 369 61.2%
2022 63.36 137th 448 69.4%
2023 57.45 158th 480 67.1%
2024 67.68 133rd 485 72.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.58 5th 14 64.3%
2019 46.19 18th 31 41.9%
2023 26.79 15th 17 11.8%
2024 44.01 13th 25 48.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.65 88th 222 60.4%
2019 33.74 159th 240 33.8%
2021 37.28 70th 114 38.6%
2022 44.01 96th 197 51.3%
2023 31.85 164th 241 32.0%
2024 65.88 50th 244 79.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.08 102nd 315 67.6%
2019 53.80 155th 352 56.0%
2021 48.35 119th 254 53.1%
2022 63.01 107th 326 67.2%
2023 55.89 140th 363 61.4%
2024 61.03 119th 350 66.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.37 2nd 12 83.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.74 9th 121 92.6%
2019 53.79 74th 134 44.8%
2022 69.64 26th 93 72.0%
2023 69.99 33rd 125 73.6%
2024 49.09 82nd 126 34.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.24 105th 317 66.9%
2019 44.89 177th 343 48.4%
2021 59.00 88th 249 64.7%
2022 50.72 136th 328 58.5%
2023 46.80 162nd 356 54.5%
2024 63.72 103rd 357 71.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.58 21st 25 16.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.75 44th 165 73.3%
2019 50.48 94th 220 57.3%
2021 43.36 45th 83 45.8%
2022 59.82 52nd 169 69.2%
2023 42.14 105th 198 47.0%
2024 54.11 76th 199 61.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.61 109th 199 45.2%
2019 30.11 199th 283 29.7%
2021 44.03 108th 203 46.8%
2022 49.05 131st 265 50.6%
2023 43.12 155th 286 45.8%
2024 55.65 109th 273 60.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Open Quote Just yesterday the school felt it appropriate to pull all 7 the graders to a meeting and told them they were the 'worst" 7th grade class they have ever seen and advised they were going to be kicked out of Mountain Ridge and sent to a different school. My son was included in this group. He has never been in trouble and is an honor student. He came home and asked what is the point following the rules if you still are treated like the bad kids. He is right. What is the point? Why are they not dealing with the bad kids and commending the good kids. It is almost as if they take joy in breaking the good kids, as if that is the true mission. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 812 43 27 57 20 n/a n/a 0 959
1999 913 47 30 65 21 n/a n/a 0 1076
2000 942 44 44 62 17 n/a n/a 0 1109
2001 1005 55 47 57 10 n/a n/a 0 1174
2002 998 56 58 70 13 n/a n/a 0 1195
2003 998 56 58 70 13 n/a n/a 0 1195
2004 983 51 62 77 11 n/a n/a 0 1184
2005 1015 49 53 71 8 n/a n/a 0 1196
2006 986 61 61 74 9 n/a n/a 0 1191
2007 922 61 63 94 16 n/a n/a 0 1156
2008 887 73 66 92 14 n/a n/a 0 1132
2009 842 63 82 111 16 n/a n/a 0 1114
2010 837 61 85 102 9 n/a n/a 0 1094
2011 742 36 76 151 7 5 52 0 1069
2012 717 41 68 154 5 3 64 0 1052
2013 732 33 73 165 5 4 54 0 1066
2014 774 40 73 178 3 3 60 0 1131
2015 782 48 75 178 3 2 67 0 1155
2016 768 49 73 181 4 2 70 0 1147
2017 708 41 67 187 5 5 70 0 1083
2018 667 35 53 172 2 4 79 0 1012
2019 630 37 59 174 2 8 82 0 992
2020 625 42 49 187 1 8 77 0 989
2021 517 35 40 180 0 6 76 0 854
2022 488 27 35 154 3 4 55 0 766
2023 421 29 33 156 3 1 62 0 705

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 959 54.1 17.7 3.1
1999 1076 62.1 17.3 2
2000 1109 60.0 18.5 3.2
2001 1174 64.0 18.3 5.1
2002 1195 68.9 17.3 5.3
2003 1195 68.9 17.3 5.3
2004 1184 66.9 17.7 6.8
2005 1196 67.4 17.7 8.6
2006 1191 67.5 17.6 10
2007 1156 65.8 17.6 13.1
2008 1132 59.5 19.0 13.4
2009 1114 63.0 17.7 15.4
2010 1094 65.2 16.7 15.7
2011 1069 63.2 16.9 18.4
2012 1052 61.5 17.1 19.7
2013 1066 60.7 17.5 20.1
2014 1131 61.8 18.3 21.3
2015 1155 62.0 18.6 19.2
2016 1147 64.0 17.9 22.4
2017 1083 63.6 17.0 21.4
2018 1012 62.1 16.2 20.9
2019 992 59.5 16.6 24
2020 989 57.3 17.2 21.1
2021 854 50.8 16.8 25.8
2022 766 49.7 15.4 17.1
2023 705 43.0 16.3 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 959 54.1 17.7 3.1
1999 1076 62.1 17.3 2
2000 1109 60.0 18.5 3.2
2001 1174 64.0 18.3 5.1
2002 1195 68.9 17.3 5.3
2003 1195 68.9 17.3 5.3
2004 1184 66.9 17.7 6.8
2005 1196 67.4 17.7 8.6
2006 1191 67.5 17.6 10
2007 1156 65.8 17.6 13.1
2008 1132 59.5 19.0 13.4
2009 1114 63.0 17.7 15.4
2010 1094 65.2 16.7 15.7
2011 1069 63.2 16.9 18.4
2012 1052 61.5 17.1 19.7
2013 1066 60.7 17.5 20.1
2014 1131 61.8 18.3 21.3
2015 1155 62.0 18.6 19.2
2016 1147 64.0 17.9 22.4
2017 1083 63.6 17.0 21.4
2018 1012 62.1 16.2 20.9
2019 992 59.5 16.6 24
2020 989 57.3 17.2 21.1
2021 854 50.8 16.8 25.8
2022 766 49.7 15.4 17.1
2023 705 43.0 16.3 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Ridge Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,408
2020 $10,003
2021 $10,478
2022 $11,764
2023 $12,998

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Ridge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 158th of 480 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Ridge Middle School)43.843
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)55.258.9
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Mountain Ridge Middle School)2832.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)40.843.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Ridge Middle School)56.556.9
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)6667.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Mountain Ridge Middle School)32.532.2
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)46.242.4
 3.8%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Mountain Ridge Middle School)37.833.3
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (Academy School District No. 20)5247.4
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Ridge Middle School)43.245.2
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)64.762.9
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Mountain Ridge Middle School)40.341.3
 1%
   8th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)55.348.9
 6.4%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain Ridge Middle School)48.148.3
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)6260.4
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Mountain Ridge Middle School)33.235
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Academy School District No. 20)49.848.6
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students992705
 28.9%
African American3729
 21.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian5933
 44.1%
Hispanic174156
 10.3%
Pacific Islander81
 87.5%
White630421
 33.2%
Two or More Races8262
 24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24%22.7%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Ridge Middle School

Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks 133rd of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mountain Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Rampart High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 705 students attended Mountain Ridge Middle School.

Students at Mountain Ridge Middle School are 60% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.


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