Is East Ridge Middle School a good school?

Yes! East Ridge Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 6 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools.

How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended East Ridge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of East Ridge Middle School?

Students at East Ridge Middle School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of East Ridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Ridgefield High School

East Ridge Middle School

Summary:

East Ridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serving 495 students in grades 6-8. This exceptional school is part of the Ridgefield School District, which is ranked 7th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Ridge Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Connecticut, earning a 6th place ranking out of 250 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Mathematics that significantly exceed the state averages. East Ridge Middle School also performs exceptionally well for its female, male, White, special education, and disabled student populations, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups.

While the student population at East Ridge Middle School is predominantly White, the school has a notable presence of Hispanic and Asian students, which is higher than some nearby schools like Weston Middle School and Scotts Ridge Middle School. Additionally, East Ridge Middle School has a relatively high per-student spending of $20,747 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, indicating a strong focus on personalized attention and support for students. These factors, combined with the school's consistent high performance and equity in outcomes, make East Ridge Middle School an exceptional choice for families in the Ridgefield area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877

(203) 894-5500

District: Ridgefield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,493

Students who attend East Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ridgefield High School

Feeder schools for East Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:	Branchville Elementary School
	Farmingville Elementary School
	Veterans Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Asian:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Ridge Middle School ranks better than 97.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.32. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (10.4%), Asian (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare East Ridge Middle School employs 46.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Ridge Middle School is $22,493.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Ridge Middle School 6^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See East Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Ridgefield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgefield School District 7^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	83.76	16^th	248	93.5%
2007	84.78	8^th	250	96.8%
2008	85.04	7^th	252	97.2%
2009	81.84	22^nd	255	91.4%
2010	82.77	19^th	268	92.9%
2011	82.58	13^th	269	95.2%
2012	81.42	18^th	272	93.4%
2013	81.56	13^th	278	95.3%
2015	91.36	10^th	280	96.4%
2016	89.55	15^th	246	93.9%
2017	86.25	24^th	250	90.4%
2018	84.97	31^st	249	87.6%
2019	91.41	14^th	259	94.6%
2021	92.45	14^th	275	94.9%
2022	88.96	24^th	250	90.4%
2023	91.77	13^th	249	94.8%
2024	94.32	6^th	250	97.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.61	1^st	25	96.0%
2021	90.14	7^th	244	97.1%

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Rank History for Female students at East Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	78.38	31^st	160	80.6%
2019	84.27	18^th	169	89.3%
2021	91.81	11^th	235	95.3%
2022	89.82	10^th	166	94.0%
2023	90.98	7^th	160	95.6%
2024	92.78	5^th	161	96.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.71	6^th	104	94.2%

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Rank History for Male students at East Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	81.27	31^st	164	81.1%
2019	90.42	8^th	167	95.2%
2021	90.15	18^th	224	92.0%
2022	94.05	3^rd	169	98.2%
2023	86.33	16^th	158	89.9%
2024	90.51	8^th	157	94.9%

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Rank History for White students at East Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	70.83	48^th	168	71.4%
2019	81.61	25^th	166	84.9%
2021	81.40	25^th	175	85.7%
2022	78.82	24^th	151	84.1%
2023	81.51	18^th	158	88.6%
2024	90.32	7^th	154	95.5%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut 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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Ridge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	765	6	13	12	0	n/a	n/a	796
1989	706	3	11	9	1	n/a	n/a	730
1990	660	5	14	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	688
1991	654	9	12	7	1	n/a	n/a	683
1992	703	8	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	731
1993	738	10	18	19	0	n/a	n/a	785
1994	766	10	16	23	2	n/a	n/a	817
1995	832	4	16	19	0	n/a	n/a	871
1996	832	4	16	19	0	n/a	n/a	871
1997	904	2	16	15	0	n/a	n/a	937
1998	958	2	16	8	0	n/a	n/a	984
1999	1024	3	20	10	0	n/a	n/a	1057
2000	1043	3	17	9	1	n/a	n/a	1073
2001	1082	4	35	16	0	n/a	n/a	1137
2002	1239	6	40	35	0	n/a	n/a	1320
2003	1239	6	40	35	0	n/a	n/a	1320
2004	730	7	32	14	0	n/a	n/a	783
2005	729	6	28	10	1	n/a	n/a	774
2006	722	5	28	10	1	n/a	n/a	766
2007	693	5	21	18	0	n/a	n/a	737
2008	691	6	27	19	0	n/a	n/a	743
2009	697	6	27	18	0	n/a	n/a	748
2010	680	6	38	17	0	n/a	n/a	741
2011	663	1	47	28	0	0	3	742
2012	679	3	45	33	0	0	7	767
2013	677	4	46	42	0	0	8	777
2014	659	5	46	44	0	0	15	769
2015	655	4	47	42	0	0	12	760
2016	649	3	48	41	0	1	15	757
2017	669	2	46	43	1	1	22	784
2018	587	1	37	44	0	1	27	697
2019	535	0	38	41	0	0	27	641
2020	460	0	35	39	0	1	23	558
2021	424	1	38	45	0	1	29	538
2022	381	2	36	53	0	1	26	499
2023	372	2	35	56	1	0	29	495
2024	376	3	30	50	2	0	20	481

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 East Ridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	796	66.0	12.0	n/a
1989	730	64.7	11.2	n/a
1990	688	54.3	12.6	n/a
1991	683	53.7	12.7	n/a
1992	731	53.8	13.5	0.8
1993	785	54.3	14.5	0
1994	817	54.6	15.0	1.6
1995	871	60.6	14.4	2.1
1996	871	60.6	14.4	2.1
1997	937	66.1	14.2	0.9
1998	984	71.5	13.8	0
1999	1057	80.1	13.2	1.2
2000	1073	83.1	12.9	1
2001	1137	90.3	12.6	n/a
2002	1320	61.8	21.4	0.8
2003	1320	61.8	21.4	0.8
2004	783	61.7	12.7	1.5
2005	774	54.8	14.1	n/a
2006	766	53.2	14.4	1.4
2007	737	53.9	13.7	1.4
2008	743	58.5	12.7	1.5
2009	748	62.9	12.6	2.3
2010	741	59.3	12.5	3
2011	742	59.7	12.4	3
2012	767	57.5	13.3	2.3
2013	777	59.8	12.9	2.2
2014	769	58.8	13.0	3
2015	760	59.0	12.8	2.8
2016	757	62.0	12.2	2.8
2017	784	62.9	12.4	3.1
2018	697	58.7	11.8	2.6
2019	641	53.5	11.9	5.8
2020	558	50.1	11.1	7.3
2021	538	47.8	11.2	8.7
2022	499	47.4	10.5	9.2
2023	495	46.9	10.5	8.1
2024	481	46.1	10.4	8.3

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 East Ridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	796	66.0	12.0	n/a
1989	730	64.7	11.2	n/a
1990	688	54.3	12.6	n/a
1991	683	53.7	12.7	n/a
1992	731	53.8	13.5	0.8
1993	785	54.3	14.5	0
1994	817	54.6	15.0	1.6
1995	871	60.6	14.4	2.1
1996	871	60.6	14.4	2.1
1997	937	66.1	14.2	0.9
1998	984	71.5	13.8	0
1999	1057	80.1	13.2	1.2
2000	1073	83.1	12.9	1
2001	1137	90.3	12.6	n/a
2002	1320	61.8	21.4	0.8
2003	1320	61.8	21.4	0.8
2004	783	61.7	12.7	1.5
2005	774	54.8	14.1	n/a
2006	766	53.2	14.4	1.4
2007	737	53.9	13.7	1.4
2008	743	58.5	12.7	1.5
2009	748	62.9	12.6	2.3
2010	741	59.3	12.5	3
2011	742	59.7	12.4	3
2012	767	57.5	13.3	2.3
2013	777	59.8	12.9	2.2
2014	769	58.8	13.0	3
2015	760	59.0	12.8	2.8
2016	757	62.0	12.2	2.8
2017	784	62.9	12.4	3.1
2018	697	58.7	11.8	2.6
2019	641	53.5	11.9	5.8
2020	558	50.1	11.1	7.3
2021	538	47.8	11.2	8.7
2022	499	47.4	10.5	9.2
2023	495	46.9	10.5	8.1
2024	481	46.1	10.4	8.3

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 East Ridge Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,415
2019	$20,747
2020	$20,377
2021	$21,647
2022	$22,247
2023	$22,493

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Ridge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 13^th of 249 Middle schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)	81.1	67.9	13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)	82.7	75.8	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)	80.1	71.2	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)	74.8	70.4	4.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)	82.7	81.4	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)	81.3	79.1	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)	76.8	74.3	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)	76.6	73.9	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)	83.3	84.6	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgefield School District)	81.3	81.3
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)	69.5	71.9	2.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ridgefield School District)	69.8	67.7	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	641	495	22.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	38	35	7.9%
Hispanic	41	56	36.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	535	372	30.5%
Two or More Races	27	29	7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.8%	8.1%	2.3%

Schools Near East Ridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
East Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	10 East Ridge Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Fairfield County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5500	481	46	10.4	8.3%	376 (78.2%)	3 (0.6%)	50 (10.4%)	30 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	94.3	6^th of 250 public middle schools	97.6%		91.8	13^th of 249 public middle schools	94.8%	7		77.4		82.8	79.0	80.0		79.5	83.5	76.3	$22,493
Scotts Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	750 North Salem Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Fairfield County	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 894-5725	527	49	10.7	5.7%	425 (80.6%)	3 (0.6%)	46 (8.7%)	32 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	92.4	10^th of 250 public middle schools	96.0%		91.7	14^th of 249 public middle schools	94.4%	4		78.9		81.1	82.1	78.8		66.7	71.9	79.5	$22,805
John Read Middle School	Public	5-8	486 Redding Road	Redding	06896	Fairfield County	Redding School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 938-2533	353	36	9.9	11.6%	287 (81.3%)	5 (1.4%)	44 (12.5%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.3%)	91.3	14^th of 250 public middle schools	94.4%		87.6	28^th of 249 public middle schools	88.8%	14	76.5	76.4	75.6	73.9	77.0	71.8	71.8	75.0	80.0		$30,716
Middlebrook School	Public	6-8	131 School Rd.	Wilton	06897	Fairfield County	Wilton School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 762-8388	833	76	11.0		610 (73.2%)	4 (0.5%)	64 (7.7%)	97 (11.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.7%)	96.5	1^st of 250 public middle schools	99.6%		95.7	3^rd of 249 public middle schools	98.8%	2		86.7		84.5	81.7	84.6		85.2	85.3	87.8	$23,466
Weston Middle School	Public	6-8	135 School Rd.	Weston	06883	Fairfield County	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 221-6360	519	49	10.6		390 (75.1%)	7 (1.3%)	52 (10.0%)	37 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.2%)	91.7	12^th of 250 public middle schools	95.2%		91.5	15^th of 249 public middle schools	94.0%	3		77.2		71.1	78.8	78.5		71.1	78.9	71.3	$24,756
Westside Middle School Academy	Public	6-8	1 School Ridge Road	Danbury	06811	Fairfield County	Danbury School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 797-4713	745	46	16.1	48.2%	252 (33.8%)	39 (5.2%)	386 (51.8%)	44 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	49.7	119^th of 250 public middle schools	52.4%		53.1	115^th of 249 public middle schools	53.8%	4		52.6		50.2	51.2	51.4		34.8	32.5	41.8	$25,032
Rogers Park Middle School	Public	6-8	21 Memorial Dr.	Danbury	06810	Fairfield County	Danbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 797-4881	878	82	10.7	63.8%	161 (18.3%)	58 (6.6%)	617 (70.3%)	23 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.1%)	11.4	212^th of 250 public middle schools	15.2%		11.1	214^th of 249 public middle schools	14.1%	2		24.5		22.0	28.7	18.9		14.3	14.7	7.1	$16,172
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Whittlesey Dr.	Bethel	06801	Fairfield County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 794-8670	766	59	12.9	33.7%	433 (56.5%)	28 (3.7%)	202 (26.4%)	56 (7.3%)	10 (1.3%)	4 (0.5%)	33 (4.3%)	68.1	83^rd of 250 public middle schools	66.8%		67.3	81^st of 249 public middle schools	67.5%	2				55.2	51.4	60.3		54.8	53.2	58.5	$17,746
Broadview Middle School	Public	6-8	72 Hospital Ave.	Danbury	06810	Fairfield County	Danbury School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 797-4861	1,098	85	12.9	61.5%	211 (19.2%)	58 (5.3%)	748 (68.1%)	40 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.6%)	9.4	222^nd of 250 public middle schools	11.2%		13.8	205^th of 249 public middle schools	17.7%	17		16.3		19.8	23.7	20.5		14.9	12.5	9.1	$17,458
Coleytown Middle School	Public	6-8	255 North Ave.	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1610	486	48	10.1		369 (75.9%)	13 (2.7%)	30 (6.2%)	38 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.2%)	93.3	7^th of 250 public middle schools	97.2%		92.4	10^th of 249 public middle schools	96.0%	3		83.5		74.8	73.3	82.3		76.7	75.8	86.0	$25,265

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