Ridgewood Middle School

Summary:

Ridgewood Middle School is a public middle school in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving 702 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Caddo Parish school district, which is ranked 90 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Ridgewood Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Louisiana middle schools. Only 28% of Ridgewood students were proficient or better in Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to 59% statewide and 49% in the Caddo Parish district. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of Louisiana middle schools for these subgroups. Ridgewood has a high student-teacher ratio, suggesting fewer resources and less individualized attention for students.

The nearby schools in the Caddo Parish district, such as Fair Park Middle School and Northside Middle School, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance challenges as Ridgewood. In contrast, schools outside the Caddo Parish district, like North DeSoto Middle School and Greenacres Middle School, have significantly higher academic performance and more diverse student populations. The stark contrast with the high-performing Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School highlights the need for more equitable access to educational opportunities within the district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2001 Ridgewood Drive
       Shreveport, LA  71118-3396


(318) 686-0383

District: Caddo Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,428 Help


Feeder schools for Ridgewood Middle School:

Elementary:    Forest Hill Elementary School
    Southern Hills Elementary School
    Summer Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.5%
Hispanic:
4.9%
White:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Compare Details Ridgewood Middle School ranks worse than 87.8% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Caddo Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.5%), Hispanic (4.9%), White (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgewood Middle School is 14.8, which is the 3rd best among 6 middle schools in the Caddo Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgewood Middle School is $14,428, which is the 4th highest among 6 middle schools in the Caddo Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgewood Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgewood Middle School 394th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Ridgewood Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caddo Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Caddo Parish 90th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgewood Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 25.84 319th 396 19.4%
2008 28.27 326th 413 21.1%
2009 25.06 349th 425 17.9%
2010 18.63 369th 408 9.6%
2011 14.42 393rd 412 4.6%
2012 22.02 373rd 442 15.6%
2013 19.32 380th 457 16.8%
2014 15.37 415th 470 11.7%
2015 18.73 411th 482 14.7%
2016 18.73 372nd 435 14.5%
2017 17.27 371st 437 15.1%
2018 12.29 373rd 411 9.2%
2019 17.35 381st 449 15.1%
2021 6.51 429th 459 6.5%
2022 12.70 409th 460 11.1%
2023 10.11 421st 465 9.5%
2024 15.48 394th 449 12.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.28 167th 202 17.3%
2024 20.92 152nd 175 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.73 358th 403 11.2%
2019 20.93 360th 430 16.3%
2021 8.97 423rd 455 7.0%
2022 13.20 413th 458 9.8%
2023 11.95 416th 459 9.4%
2024 18.92 380th 444 14.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.71 18th 22 18.2%
2021 10.07 21st 21 0.0%
2024 10.20 22nd 22 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.95 364th 418 12.9%
2021 9.17 406th 441 7.9%
2022 10.09 406th 441 7.9%
2023 13.62 397th 444 10.6%
2024 20.55 354th 415 14.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.17 150th 170 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.05 348th 418 16.7%
2021 6.55 419th 442 5.2%
2022 13.35 388th 442 12.2%
2023 10.91 404th 443 8.8%
2024 13.33 382nd 426 10.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.79 259th 313 17.3%
2019 30.59 239th 338 29.3%
2021 15.93 312th 352 11.4%
2022 20.86 303rd 360 15.8%
2023 18.39 313th 360 13.1%
2024 25.08 270th 333 18.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.37 119th 128 7.0%
2021 26.85 123rd 153 19.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.26 276th 338 18.3%
2019 12.94 327th 350 6.6%
2021 28.66 279th 358 22.1%
2022 28.81 285th 362 21.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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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Enrollment information for Ridgewood Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 912 912
1990 530 318 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1991 450 364 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1992 437 369 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 811
1993 467 387 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 861
1994 459 374 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 843
1995 407 357 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 777
1996 407 357 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 777
1997 391 357 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1998 413 350 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1999 393 338 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2000 399 403 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2001 352 363 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2002 344 349 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2003 344 349 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2004 388 396 15 18 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2005 377 447 19 26 1 n/a n/a 0 870
2006 324 484 21 26 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2007 244 455 15 24 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2008 224 509 16 18 4 n/a n/a 0 771
2009 167 431 15 22 5 n/a n/a 0 640
2010 121 311 8 24 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 113 327 8 32 1 0 4 0 485
2012 139 400 11 37 0 1 4 0 592
2013 133 422 8 41 0 0 3 0 607
2014 124 493 1 35 0 0 3 0 656
2015 93 612 5 32 0 1 4 0 747
2016 75 620 1 34 0 1 8 0 739
2017 60 671 1 23 0 0 6 0 761
2018 68 608 1 17 1 1 8 0 704
2019 53 619 1 21 1 0 8 0 703
2020 48 619 3 28 0 0 13 0 711
2021 46 668 2 22 0 0 11 0 749
2022 40 619 2 28 0 0 14 0 703
2023 41 621 1 24 1 0 14 0 702
2024 28 575 1 32 0 0 14 0 650

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

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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 Ridgewood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 912 39.0 23.3 27.2
1990 848 43.0 19.7 25
1991 814 40.0 20.3 31.4
1992 811 43.0 18.8 38.7
1993 861 49.0 17.6 39
1994 843 47.0 17.9 38.7
1995 777 41.0 19.0 37.8
1996 777 41.0 19.0 37.8
1997 769 42.0 18.3 41.2
1998 786 45.0 17.5 39.7
1999 751 44.0 17.1 44.2
2000 829 46.0 18.0 47.4
2001 745 49.0 15.2 49.1
2002 718 43.8 16.4 43.9
2003 718 43.8 16.4 43.9
2004 817 45.8 17.8 52.5
2005 870 47.1 18.5 54.4
2006 856 47.3 18.1 57.6
2007 740 47.3 15.6 66.2
2008 771 44.0 17.5 68.9
2009 640 44.0 14.5 68.6
2010 467 43.3 10.7 70.4
2011 485 35.6 13.6 72.6
2012 592 34.2 17.2 73.3
2013 607 32.0 18.9 77.4
2014 656 35.4 18.4 79.6
2015 747 42.0 17.7 82.7
2016 739 n/a n/a 83.6
2017 761 41.7 18.2 63.9
2018 704 32.2 21.8 63.8
2019 703 32.3 21.7 65.6
2020 711 26.7 26.6 73.1
2021 749 26.5 28.2 78.5
2022 703 29.5 23.8 60.5
2023 702 35.6 19.7 78.2
2024 650 43.6 14.8 81.7

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 Ridgewood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 912 39.0 23.3 27.2
1990 848 43.0 19.7 25
1991 814 40.0 20.3 31.4
1992 811 43.0 18.8 38.7
1993 861 49.0 17.6 39
1994 843 47.0 17.9 38.7
1995 777 41.0 19.0 37.8
1996 777 41.0 19.0 37.8
1997 769 42.0 18.3 41.2
1998 786 45.0 17.5 39.7
1999 751 44.0 17.1 44.2
2000 829 46.0 18.0 47.4
2001 745 49.0 15.2 49.1
2002 718 43.8 16.4 43.9
2003 718 43.8 16.4 43.9
2004 817 45.8 17.8 52.5
2005 870 47.1 18.5 54.4
2006 856 47.3 18.1 57.6
2007 740 47.3 15.6 66.2
2008 771 44.0 17.5 68.9
2009 640 44.0 14.5 68.6
2010 467 43.3 10.7 70.4
2011 485 35.6 13.6 72.6
2012 592 34.2 17.2 73.3
2013 607 32.0 18.9 77.4
2014 656 35.4 18.4 79.6
2015 747 42.0 17.7 82.7
2016 739 n/a n/a 83.6
2017 761 41.7 18.2 63.9
2018 704 32.2 21.8 63.8
2019 703 32.3 21.7 65.6
2020 711 26.7 26.6 73.1
2021 749 26.5 28.2 78.5
2022 703 29.5 23.8 60.5
2023 702 35.6 19.7 78.2
2024 650 43.6 14.8 81.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgewood Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,172
2018 $10,675
2019 $11,384
2020 $10,914
2021 $11,794
2022 $14,428

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgewood Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 381st of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 421st of 465 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Middle School)3322
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Middle School)4139
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)6056
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Middle School)3927
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)4649
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Middle School)5644
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)6256
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Ridgewood Middle School)3218
 14%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)4540
 5%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Middle School)4732
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)3736
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Middle School)5654
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)6466
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ridgewood Middle School)4128
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)5244
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Ridgewood Middle School)93100
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Caddo Parish)5850
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students703702
 0.1%
African American619621
 0.3%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic2124
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5341
 22.6%
Two or More Races814
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%78.2%
 12.6%


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Students at Ridgewood Middle School are 88% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

Ridgewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Louisiana middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 650 students attended Ridgewood Middle School.


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