East Ridge Middle School

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East Ridge Middle School ranks 297 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Ridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Clermont, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,182 students. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

East Ridge Middle School consistently outperforms the Lake District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 65% to 100% for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the district (47% to 66%) and the state (45% to 55%). This academic excellence is reflected in the school's statewide ranking, which has been in the top 25-30% of Florida middle schools for the past several years. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.7% in 2019-2020 to 41.4% in 2021-2022, with the rate still higher than the pre-pandemic level.

East Ridge Middle School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 43.99% White, 14.64% African American, 30.8% Hispanic, and 4.15% Asian, which is comparable to the nearby Windy Hill Middle School. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.61% to 30.26% over the past three school years, lower than the nearby Gray Middle School (47.3%) and Lakeview Middle (47.81%), suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

13201 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711

(352) 536-8020

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
297^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,447

Students who attend East Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lake Minneola High School

Feeder schools for East Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:

Grassy Lake Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 1,094

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.6%

Hispanic:

32.5%

African American:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Ridge Middle School ranks better than 75.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 9 ranked middle schools in the Lake School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.74. (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 East Ridge Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Lake School District. Student population at East Ridge Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.6%), Hispanic (32.5%), African American (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Ridge Middle School is 18.8. 7 middle schools in the Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Ridge Middle School employs 58 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Ridge Middle School is $8,447. 6 middle schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Ridge Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks East Ridge Middle School 297^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See East Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Ridge Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	69.05	267^th	839	68.2%
2011	73.16	228^th	891	74.4%
2012	65.12	309^th	897	65.6%
2013	61.36	362^nd	956	62.1%
2014	59.52	394^th	999	60.6%
2016	52.81	459^th	997	54.0%
2017	63.06	353^rd	1031	65.8%
2018	66.71	320^th	1035	69.1%
2019	67.50	330^th	1099	70.0%
2021	69.96	305^th	1136	73.2%
2022	70.38	298^th	1148	74.0%
2023	65.88	371^st	1177	68.5%
2024	72.74	297^th	1196	75.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida 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	Not Specified	Total
2009	592	152	48	178	16	n/a	n/a	30	1016
2010	610	137	49	226	25	n/a	n/a	36	1083
2011	582	130	56	242	26	0	35	0	1071
2012	562	153	47	264	4	0	46	0	1076
2013	537	156	59	264	8	0	41	0	1065
2014	573	159	62	282	9	0	53	0	1138
2015	588	146	65	253	10	0	57	0	1119
2016	569	148	65	270	12	0	68	0	1132
2017	532	143	70	277	16	0	68	0	1106
2018	536	134	72	316	12	2	57	0	1129
2019	519	140	68	333	18	2	64	0	1144
2020	508	145	67	320	19	1	54	0	1114
2021	469	125	46	289	17	3	40	0	989
2022	549	161	47	374	18	4	50	0	1203
2023	520	173	49	364	11	8	57	0	1182
2024	477	135	53	356	7	9	57	0	1094

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
2009	1016	63.2	17.5	37.2
2010	1083	63.0	17.1	40.8
2011	1071	64.0	16.7	43.5
2012	1076	66.0	16.3	49.3
2013	1065	65.0	16.3	50.3
2014	1138	64.0	17.7	48.9
2015	1119	67.0	16.7	27.3
2016	1132	65.0	17.4	47.2
2017	1106	67.0	16.5	43.9
2018	1129	68.0	16.6	46
2019	1144	59.3	19.2	32.6
2020	1114	58.8	18.9	27.5
2021	989	55.8	17.7	28.6
2022	1203	62.8	19.1	30.3
2023	1182	63.0	18.7	28.8
2024	1094	58.0	18.8	22.4

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
2009	1016	63.2	17.5	37.2
2010	1083	63.0	17.1	40.8
2011	1071	64.0	16.7	43.5
2012	1076	66.0	16.3	49.3
2013	1065	65.0	16.3	50.3
2014	1138	64.0	17.7	48.9
2015	1119	67.0	16.7	27.3
2016	1132	65.0	17.4	47.2
2017	1106	67.0	16.5	43.9
2018	1129	68.0	16.6	46
2019	1144	59.3	19.2	32.6
2020	1114	58.8	18.9	27.5
2021	989	55.8	17.7	28.6
2022	1203	62.8	19.1	30.3
2023	1182	63.0	18.7	28.8
2024	1094	58.0	18.8	22.4

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	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$168 (2.5%)	$6,551 (97.5%)	$6,719
2019	$330 (4.8%)	$6,528 (95.2%)	$6,858
2020	$225 (3.0%)	$7,288 (97.0%)	$7,512
2021	$735 (9.3%)	$7,156 (90.7%)	$7,891
2022	$758 (10.3%)	$6,611 (89.7%)	$7,368
2023	$721 (8.5%)	$7,726 (91.5%)	$8,447

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East 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 330^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 371^st of 1177 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)	63	61	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	52	51	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)	58	60	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	53	49	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)	59	54	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	49	46	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)	67	64	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	58	52	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge Middle School)	66	62	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	54	48	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge Middle School)	49	34	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	39	34	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (East Ridge Middle School)	58	58
8th Grade Science (Lake)	49	44	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (East Ridge Middle School)	80	77	3%
End of Course Civics (Lake)	71	67	4%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (East Ridge Middle School)	93	91	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake)	53	53
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1144	1182	3.3%
African American	140	173	23.6%
American Indian	18	11	38.9%
Asian	68	49	27.9%
Hispanic	333	364	9.3%
Pacific Islander	2	8	300%
White	519	520	0.2%
Two or More Races	64	57	10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.6%	28.8%	3.8%

Schools Near East Ridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (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	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	13201 Excalibur Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 536-8020	1,094	58	18.8	22.4%	477 (43.6%)	135 (12.3%)	356 (32.5%)	53 (4.8%)	7 (0.6%)	9 (0.8%)	57 (5.2%)	72.7	297^th of 1196 public middle schools	75.2%		65.9	371^st of 1177 public middle schools	68.5%	74	64.0	60.0	64.0	65.0	42.0	71.0	65.0	90.0	100.0	83.0	$8,447	$721	$7,726
Windy Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	3575 Hancock Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 394-2123	1,091	62	17.5	28.3%	414 (37.9%)	153 (14.0%)	430 (39.4%)	40 (3.7%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	42 (3.8%)	59.2	453^rd of 1196 public middle schools	62.1%		56.4	480^th of 1177 public middle schools	59.2%	27	53.0	54.0	54.0	52.0	37.0	66.0	63.0	78.0		67.0	$8,069	$852	$7,217
Hamlin Middle	Public	6-8	16025 Silver Grove Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	845	41	20.6	11.8%	436 (51.6%)	50 (5.9%)	291 (34.4%)	46 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.4%)	80.9	189^th of 1196 public middle schools	84.2%		80.7	189^th of 1177 public middle schools	83.9%		77.0	65.0	66.0	84.0	35.0	76.0	69.0	92.0	100.0	85.0	$5,762	$649	$5,113
Sunridge Middle	Public	6-8	14955 Sunridge Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-0794	1,158	62	18.6	24.4%	558 (48.2%)	171 (14.8%)	313 (27.0%)	68 (5.9%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	39 (3.4%)	78.9	216^th of 1196 public middle schools	81.9%		79.2	205^th of 1177 public middle schools	82.6%	11	69.0	59.0	68.0	73.0	60.0	77.0	72.0	88.0	100.0	76.0	$9,554	$1,404	$8,151
Lakeview Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1200 W Bay St	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 877-5010	808	40	20.2	46.9%	195 (24.1%)	200 (24.8%)	356 (44.1%)	21 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	28 (3.5%)	32.1	838^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.9%		43.1	662^nd of 1177 public middle schools	43.8%	176	43.0	39.0	45.0	38.0	17.0	50.0	34.0	71.0	92.0	64.0	$10,064	$1,430	$8,633
Bridgewater Middle	Public	6-8	5600 Tiny Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-3710	1,184	59	20.0	13.9%	629 (53.1%)	50 (4.2%)	377 (31.8%)	89 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	32 (2.7%)	86.4	131^st of 1196 public middle schools	89.0%		84.1	153^rd of 1177 public middle schools	87.0%	22	71.0	68.0	78.0	75.0	68.0	91.0	77.0	99.0	97.0	79.0	$8,538	$1,059	$7,479
Gray Middle School	Public	6-8	205 E Magnolia St	Groveland	34736	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 429-3322	1,067	60	17.7	40.9%	359 (33.6%)	178 (16.7%)	463 (43.4%)	16 (1.5%)	10 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	37 (3.5%)	32.5	832^nd of 1196 public middle schools	30.4%		30.4	841^st of 1177 public middle schools	28.5%	9	43.0	34.0	35.0	47.0	22.0	52.0	39.0	70.0	96.0	50.0	$8,329	$781	$7,548
Water Spring Middle School	Public	6-8	10393 Seidel Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	778	39	19.9	13.4%	289 (37.1%)	32 (4.1%)	394 (50.6%)	29 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	29 (3.7%)	74.8	265^th of 1196 public middle schools	77.8%		66.9	357^th of 1177 public middle schools	69.7%	92	62.0	56.0	64.0	78.0	57.0	80.0	63.0	90.0	100.0	73.0	$5,167	$518	$4,650
Horizon West Middle	Public	6-8	8200 Tattant Blvd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-3731	1,345	64	21.0	17.5%	406 (30.2%)	47 (3.5%)	762 (56.7%)	94 (7.0%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.3%)	67.4	358^th of 1196 public middle schools	70.1%		69.7	330^th of 1177 public middle schools	72.0%	28	64.0	59.0	58.0	65.0	42.0	69.0	56.0	87.0	100.0	72.0	$8,056	$941	$7,114
Ocoee Middle	Public	6-8	300 S Bluford Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 877-5035	1,148	59	19.4	54.5%	186 (16.2%)	436 (38.0%)	452 (39.4%)	45 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.8%)	18 (1.6%)	37.1	766^th of 1196 public middle schools	36.0%		38.9	712^th of 1177 public middle schools	39.5%	54	38.0	42.0	38.0	32.0	26.0	63.0	42.0	77.0	95.0	69.0	$8,676	$1,033	$7,643

Frequently Asked Questions about East Ridge Middle School

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

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

What is the racial makeup of East Ridge Middle School?

Students at East Ridge Middle School are 44% White, 33% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is East Ridge Middle School a good school?

East Ridge Middle School ranks 297^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is East Ridge Middle School in?

Lake

How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,094 students attended East Ridge Middle School.

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