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Ridgway Middle School

Summary:

Ridgway Middle School is a small public middle school in Ridgway, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 74 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, this school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance that outshines the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Ridgway Middle School's CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) proficiency rates are truly impressive, with 81.8% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of just 32.2%. In English Language Arts, proficiency rates ranged from 58.1% for 6th grade to 77.8% for 7th grade, far exceeding the state averages. The school's math proficiency rates were also standouts, ranging from 45.2% for 6th grade to 72.7% for 8th grade. This consistent academic excellence has earned Ridgway Middle School a ranking of 49th out of 485 middle schools in Colorado for the 2023-2024 school year.

Ridgway Middle School's student population is predominantly white (78.38%), which differs notably from the nearby Telluride Middle School, which has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (20.77%) and a lower percentage of white students (76.92%). Additionally, Ridgway Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.3 students per teacher, compared to 15.2 students per teacher at Telluride Middle School. These differences in student demographics and staffing ratios may contribute to the schools' varying academic performance and educational priorities.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1200 Green Street
       Ridgway, CO  81432-8713

(970) 626-5788

District: Ridgway School District No. R-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,850 Help


Students who attend Ridgway Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ridgway High School

Feeder schools for Ridgway Middle School:

Elementary:    Ridgway Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgway Middle School ranks better than 89.9% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.03. (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 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 Racial makeup is: White (77.5%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgway Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Ridgway Middle School employs 7.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgway Middle School is $11,850.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridgway Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway Middle School 49th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Ridgway Middle School in the ranking list.)

Ridgway School District No. R-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway School District No. R-2 7th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgway Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.82 80th 336 76.2%
2005 76.32 76th 340 77.6%
2006 72.48 89th 346 74.3%
2007 66.80 110th 360 69.4%
2008 76.31 73rd 362 79.8%
2009 75.64 75th 377 80.1%
2010 76.22 85th 409 79.2%
2011 83.67 49th 422 88.4%
2012 83.91 55th 425 87.1%
2013 76.20 84th 454 81.5%
2014 79.92 75th 461 83.7%
2015 85.10 46th 436 89.4%
2016 70.35 83rd 400 79.3%
2017 79.16 66th 424 84.4%
2018 70.13 99th 418 76.3%
2019 73.87 93rd 458 79.7%
2021 70.04 95th 369 74.3%
2022 77.40 80th 448 82.1%
2023 83.80 61st 480 87.3%
2024 87.03 49th 485 89.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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Enrollment information for Ridgway Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 44 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1992 55 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1993 59 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1994 61 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1995 75 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1996 75 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1997 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1998 74 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 77
1999 65 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2000 62 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2001 74 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2002 63 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2003 63 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2004 64 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2005 68 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2006 75 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2007 77 0 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 88
2008 68 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2009 65 0 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 79
2010 65 1 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2011 59 2 1 8 1 1 4 0 76
2012 64 0 2 6 0 1 5 0 78
2013 65 0 1 5 0 0 7 0 78
2014 69 1 1 6 0 1 7 0 85
2015 81 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 94
2016 75 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 84
2017 65 0 0 14 1 0 3 0 83
2018 68 0 1 10 1 0 2 0 82
2019 70 0 1 10 0 0 7 0 88
2020 59 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 74
2021 62 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 78
2022 56 0 0 10 0 0 7 0 73
2023 58 0 0 9 0 0 7 0 74
2024 62 0 0 11 0 0 7 0 80

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 Ridgway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 47 0.0 0.0 4.3
1992 59 2.4 24.5 11.9
1993 62 1.4 44.3 22.6
1994 62 2.8 22.1 11.3
1995 78 5.0 15.6 5.1
1996 78 5.0 15.6 5.1
1997 74 5.0 14.8 1.4
1998 77 6.0 12.8 2.6
1999 68 4.0 17.0 4.4
2000 69 3.1 22.3 20.3
2001 81 4.7 17.2 17.3
2002 69 0.4 172.5 24.6
2003 69 0.4 172.5 24.6
2004 67 6.9 9.7 25.4
2005 77 6.9 11.2 22.1
2006 83 7.3 11.4 18.1
2007 88 8.1 10.9 21.6
2008 76 7.4 10.3 14.5
2009 79 7.6 10.4 15.2
2010 77 8.1 9.4 18.2
2011 76 6.6 11.4 27.6
2012 78 5.5 14.1 33.3
2013 78 4.5 17.2 41
2014 85 6.5 12.9 34.1
2015 94 7.0 13.4 28.7
2016 84 8.0 10.5 22.6
2017 83 7.9 10.4 27.7
2018 82 6.3 12.9 29.3
2019 88 7.1 12.2 29.5
2020 74 7.2 10.1 17.6
2021 78 7.5 10.3 16.7
2022 73 7.4 9.7 13.7
2023 74 7.2 10.2 25.7
2024 80 7.1 11.2 28.8

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 Ridgway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 47 0.0 0.0 4.3
1992 59 2.4 24.5 11.9
1993 62 1.4 44.3 22.6
1994 62 2.8 22.1 11.3
1995 78 5.0 15.6 5.1
1996 78 5.0 15.6 5.1
1997 74 5.0 14.8 1.4
1998 77 6.0 12.8 2.6
1999 68 4.0 17.0 4.4
2000 69 3.1 22.3 20.3
2001 81 4.7 17.2 17.3
2002 69 0.4 172.5 24.6
2003 69 0.4 172.5 24.6
2004 67 6.9 9.7 25.4
2005 77 6.9 11.2 22.1
2006 83 7.3 11.4 18.1
2007 88 8.1 10.9 21.6
2008 76 7.4 10.3 14.5
2009 79 7.6 10.4 15.2
2010 77 8.1 9.4 18.2
2011 76 6.6 11.4 27.6
2012 78 5.5 14.1 33.3
2013 78 4.5 17.2 41
2014 85 6.5 12.9 34.1
2015 94 7.0 13.4 28.7
2016 84 8.0 10.5 22.6
2017 83 7.9 10.4 27.7
2018 82 6.3 12.9 29.3
2019 88 7.1 12.2 29.5
2020 74 7.2 10.1 17.6
2021 78 7.5 10.3 16.7
2022 73 7.4 9.7 13.7
2023 74 7.2 10.2 25.7
2024 80 7.1 11.2 28.8

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 Ridgway Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,777
2020 $4,433
2021 $10,959
2022 $10,551
2023 $11,850

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgway 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 93rd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 61st of 480 Middle schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Middle School)58.666.7
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway School District No. R-2)58.666.7
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Ridgway Middle School)3161.9
 30.9%
   6th Grade Math (Ridgway School District No. R-2)3161.9
 30.9%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Middle School)5064
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway School District No. R-2)5064
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Ridgway Middle School)47.464
 16.6%
   7th Grade Math (Ridgway School District No. R-2)47.464
 16.6%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Ridgway Middle School)53.344.4
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ridgway School District No. R-2)53.344.4
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Middle School)62.155.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway School District No. R-2)62.155.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Ridgway Middle School)58.651.9
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (Ridgway School District No. R-2)58.651.9
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgway Middle School)57.761.6
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgway School District No. R-2)57.159.2
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ridgway Middle School)45.558.9
 13.4%
   All Grades Math (Ridgway School District No. R-2)49.354.2
 4.9%
   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 Students8874
 15.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic109
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White7058
 17.1%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.5%25.7%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgway Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 80 students attended Ridgway Middle School.

Ridgway Middle School ranks 49th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Students at Ridgway Middle School are 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ridgway Middle School usually go on to attend Ridgway High School


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