Ridgeview Middle

Summary:

Ridgeview Middle is a public middle school in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving 751 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgeview Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 35.42% White, 15.05% African American, 33.02% Hispanic, and 10.39% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with stronger results in English Language Arts compared to Mathematics, where it lags behind the district and state averages. Notably, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students performing exceptionally well, while Hispanic students and English Language Learners struggle, ranking in the bottom 20% of Maryland middle schools. Ridgeview Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 55th to 110th out of 300+ Maryland middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 3 to 4 stars out of 5.

When compared to nearby schools, Neelsville Middle and Shady Grove Middle have less diverse student populations, while schools like Kingsview Middle and Lakelands Park Middle demonstrate stronger overall academic performance. Ridgeview Middle's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.08%) compared to some of the higher-performing nearby schools suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 16600 Raven Rock Dr
       Gaithersburg, MD  20878-2054


(240) 740-3330

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,681 Help


Students who attend Ridgeview Middle usually attend:

High:    Quince Orchard High

Feeder schools for Ridgeview Middle:

Elementary:    Fields Road Elementary
    Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  749

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.6%
White:
31.9%
African American:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgeview Middle ranks better than 66.5% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 18th among 40 ranked middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.4. (See more...)
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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 Student population at Ridgeview Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.6%), White (31.9%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgeview Middle is 13.7, which is the 11th best among 40 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview Middle is $18,681, which is the 15th highest among 40 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridgeview Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Middle 110th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Ridgeview Middle in the ranking list.)

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeview Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.44 223rd 252 11.5%
2005 22.13 198th 255 22.4%
2006 24.05 195th 254 23.2%
2007 14.02 226th 264 14.4%
2008 76.52 74th 283 73.9%
2009 78.15 63rd 301 79.1%
2010 77.71 70th 324 78.4%
2011 71.17 92nd 309 70.2%
2012 75.12 84th 314 73.2%
2013 73.49 87th 316 72.5%
2014 79.22 71st 339 79.1%
2015 79.32 55th 315 82.5%
2016 74.55 67th 314 78.7%
2017 73.41 76th 317 76.0%
2018 77.48 72nd 328 78.0%
2019 70.47 86th 316 72.8%
2021 74.89 61st 303 79.9%
2022 66.11 103rd 333 69.1%
2023 58.88 106th 322 67.1%
2024 56.40 110th 328 66.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.11 9th 136 93.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.18 10th 25 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.56 17th 120 85.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.50 111th 273 59.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.39 83rd 303 72.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.14 68th 288 76.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.98 38th 116 67.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.45 38th 259 85.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.32 180th 207 13.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.03 20th 210 90.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State 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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Enrollment information for Ridgeview Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 604 83 80 31 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1990 575 76 85 50 2 n/a n/a 0 788
1991 585 98 105 61 3 n/a n/a 0 852
1992 601 125 112 62 2 n/a n/a 0 902
1993 641 118 119 71 3 n/a n/a 0 952
1994 645 119 121 85 7 n/a n/a 0 977
1995 603 176 131 99 2 n/a n/a 0 1011
1996 603 176 131 99 2 n/a n/a 0 1011
1997 614 147 156 88 6 n/a n/a 0 1011
1998 683 170 187 114 3 n/a n/a 0 1157
1999 535 138 137 94 2 n/a n/a 0 906
2000 542 135 156 98 1 n/a n/a 0 932
2001 564 146 153 104 2 n/a n/a 0 969
2002 604 136 165 128 5 n/a n/a 0 1038
2003 604 136 165 128 5 n/a n/a 0 1038
2004 584 141 156 153 2 n/a n/a 0 1036
2005 563 144 147 157 2 n/a n/a 0 1013
2006 437 124 135 147 2 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 370 113 133 124 3 n/a n/a 0 743
2008 386 104 124 126 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2009 362 105 125 116 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2010 347 113 125 108 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2011 315 96 101 133 0 0 36 0 681
2012 306 88 111 143 1 0 39 0 688
2013 299 95 105 152 0 0 34 0 685
2014 289 90 104 150 1 0 36 0 670
2015 292 98 110 167 1 0 33 0 701
2016 297 115 104 188 1 0 41 0 746
2017 291 111 111 196 1 0 42 0 752
2018 290 99 92 187 1 0 35 0 704
2019 300 123 88 209 1 0 30 0 751
2020 296 124 91 239 3 0 31 0 784
2021 288 116 89 261 4 0 34 0 792
2022 284 107 87 250 2 0 40 2 772
2023 266 113 78 248 1 0 43 2 751
2024 239 119 86 259 0 0 45 1 749

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 Ridgeview Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 798 48.6 16.4 n/a
1990 788 48.5 16.2 4.1
1991 852 51.5 16.5 4.6
1992 902 52.5 17.1 6.1
1993 952 57.3 16.6 5.8
1994 977 58.0 16.8 10.7
1995 1011 60.9 16.6 13.2
1996 1011 60.9 16.6 13.2
1997 1011 62.1 16.3 12.5
1998 1157 71.4 16.2 11.8
1999 906 71.5 12.7 17.5
2000 932 60.2 15.5 16.6
2001 969 60.8 15.9 16.2
2002 1038 62.0 16.7 14.6
2003 1038 62.0 16.7 14.6
2004 1036 68.9 15.0 17.2
2005 1013 64.0 15.8 17.7
2006 845 54.0 15.6 16.3
2007 743 51.2 14.5 19.9
2008 741 49.5 15.0 18.9
2009 708 49.2 14.4 18.1
2010 695 45.6 15.2 21.6
2011 681 42.4 16.0 22
2012 688 44.2 15.5 22.7
2013 685 44.8 15.2 24.5
2014 670 41.0 16.3 25.2
2015 701 45.0 15.5 26
2016 746 45.0 16.5 30
2017 752 48.2 15.6 28.6
2018 704 50.6 13.9 27.3
2019 751 47.8 15.7 27
2020 784 52.1 15.0 29.7
2021 792 54.8 14.4 35.4
2022 772 54.2 14.2 37.2
2023 751 49.6 15.1 42.1
2024 749 54.4 13.7 38.1

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 Ridgeview Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 798 48.6 16.4 n/a
1990 788 48.5 16.2 4.1
1991 852 51.5 16.5 4.6
1992 902 52.5 17.1 6.1
1993 952 57.3 16.6 5.8
1994 977 58.0 16.8 10.7
1995 1011 60.9 16.6 13.2
1996 1011 60.9 16.6 13.2
1997 1011 62.1 16.3 12.5
1998 1157 71.4 16.2 11.8
1999 906 71.5 12.7 17.5
2000 932 60.2 15.5 16.6
2001 969 60.8 15.9 16.2
2002 1038 62.0 16.7 14.6
2003 1038 62.0 16.7 14.6
2004 1036 68.9 15.0 17.2
2005 1013 64.0 15.8 17.7
2006 845 54.0 15.6 16.3
2007 743 51.2 14.5 19.9
2008 741 49.5 15.0 18.9
2009 708 49.2 14.4 18.1
2010 695 45.6 15.2 21.6
2011 681 42.4 16.0 22
2012 688 44.2 15.5 22.7
2013 685 44.8 15.2 24.5
2014 670 41.0 16.3 25.2
2015 701 45.0 15.5 26
2016 746 45.0 16.5 30
2017 752 48.2 15.6 28.6
2018 704 50.6 13.9 27.3
2019 751 47.8 15.7 27
2020 784 52.1 15.0 29.7
2021 792 54.8 14.4 35.4
2022 772 54.2 14.2 37.2
2023 751 49.6 15.1 42.1
2024 749 54.4 13.7 38.1

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 Ridgeview Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $434 (2.8%) $15,056 (97.2%) $15,490
2020 $186 (1.2%) $15,434 (98.8%) $15,620
2021 $485 (2.9%) $16,484 (97.1%) $16,970
2022 $1,224 (7.3%) $15,549 (92.7%) $16,773
2023 $841 (4.5%) $17,839 (95.5%) $18,681

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeview Middle

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 86th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 322 Middle schools
 5.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students751751
African American123113
 8.1%
American Indian11
Asian8878
 11.4%
Hispanic209248
 18.7%
Pacific Islander00
White300266
 11.3%
Two or More Races3043
 43.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27%42.1%
 15%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview Middle

Students who attend Ridgeview Middle usually go on to attend Quince Orchard High

Students at Ridgeview Middle are 35% Hispanic, 32% White, 16% African American, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 749 students attended Ridgeview Middle.

Ridgeview Middle ranks 110th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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