Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Summary:

Cedar Ridge Intermediate is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Branson R-IV school district, with a diverse student population of 498 and a high rate of economically disadvantaged students.

While Cedar Ridge Intermediate has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, its test scores are generally lower than the Branson R-IV district and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 4th grade math proficiency was 49.7% compared to the district's 53.6% and the state's 43.8%. The school's diverse student population, with 64.66% White, 20.88% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races, stands out compared to the nearby Buchanan Intermediate and Branson Junior High, which have higher percentages of White students.

The high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at Cedar Ridge Intermediate (60.64%) suggests that the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the lower test scores and require additional support and resources. Analyzing the practices and strategies of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Buchanan Intermediate, and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students may be areas for Cedar Ridge Intermediate to focus on to drive improvement.

Detail:

Public 4-6

308 Cedar Ridge Drive
Branson, MO 65616-8142

(417) 334-5137

District: Branson R-IV

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,940

Students who attend Cedar Ridge Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Branson High

Feeder schools for Cedar Ridge Intermediate:

Elementary:	Cedar Ridge Elementary
	Cedar Ridge Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.7%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Ridge Intermediate ranks better than 76.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.67. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (64.7%), Hispanic (20.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Branson R-IV School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Intermediate is 13.7, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Branson R-IV School District! (See more...)

Compare Cedar Ridge Intermediate employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Ridge Intermediate is $9,940. 1 middle schools in the Branson R-IV School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cedar Ridge Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Ridge Intermediate 210^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Cedar Ridge Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Ridge Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2015	57.14	459^th	1058	56.6%
2016	56.31	409^th	865	52.7%
2017	50.65	526^th	1032	49.0%
2018	55.00	466^th	1045	55.4%
2019	69.83	270^th	1052	74.3%
2021	65.95	291^st	901	67.7%
2022	64.40	313^th	908	65.5%
2023	72.67	210^th	898	76.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.19	18^th	32	43.8%
2019	41.71	24^th	41	41.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.16	6^th	50	88.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.34	22^nd	107	79.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.92	414^th	887	53.3%
2019	66.14	211^th	907	76.7%
2021	81.70	55^th	574	90.4%
2022	78.60	59^th	532	88.9%
2023	85.80	40^th	611	93.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	44.57	151^st	251	39.8%
2021	62.49	23^rd	81	71.6%
2022	52.98	44^th	103	57.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	32.67	76^th	105	27.6%
2019	44.00	72^nd	120	40.0%
2021	90.24	1^st	42	97.6%
2022	69.65	4^th	45	91.1%
2023	71.83	1^st	40	97.5%

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Rank History for White students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	52.68	414^th	898	53.9%
2019	71.38	215^th	917	76.6%
2021	56.40	292^nd	691	57.7%
2022	57.26	270^th	675	60.0%
2023	69.75	180^th	673	73.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Cedar Ridge Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	437	13	9	70	3	2	5	539
2015	400	10	10	77	5	0	10	512
2016	398	6	9	94	6	0	19	532
2017	412	14	8	102	4	1	23	564
2018	447	8	13	116	7	0	23	614
2019	398	12	9	133	7	1	31	591
2020	400	17	10	128	3	0	33	591
2021	373	25	13	122	2	0	32	567
2022	363	26	12	111	3	1	26	542
2023	322	19	17	104	3	1	32	498

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 Cedar Ridge Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	539	34.3	15.7	62.2
2015	512	34.0	15.0	62.5
2016	532	35.0	15.2	57.7
2017	564	35.0	16.1	67.7
2018	614	37.1	16.5	66.4
2019	591	38.6	15.2	63.5
2020	591	38.6	15.2	65.3
2021	567	39.1	14.4	66.7
2022	542	38.9	13.9	58.3
2023	498	36.2	13.7	60.6

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 Cedar Ridge Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	539	34.3	15.7	62.2
2015	512	34.0	15.0	62.5
2016	532	35.0	15.2	57.7
2017	564	35.0	16.1	67.7
2018	614	37.1	16.5	66.4
2019	591	38.6	15.2	63.5
2020	591	38.6	15.2	65.3
2021	567	39.1	14.4	66.7
2022	542	38.9	13.9	58.3
2023	498	36.2	13.7	60.6

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 Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$82 (1.0%)	$8,397 (99.0%)	$8,480
2020	$46 (0.6%)	$8,230 (99.4%)	$8,277
2021	$564 (6.3%)	$8,331 (93.7%)	$8,895
2022	$478 (4.8%)	$9,461 (95.2%)	$9,940

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Ridge Intermediate

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 270^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 210^th of 898 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Intermediate)	60	49.7	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Branson R-IV)	59.8	53.6	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Intermediate)	60	49.4	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Branson R-IV)	58.3	53.5	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Intermediate)	49.5	54.4	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Branson R-IV)	52.9	56.8	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Intermediate)	44.9	50.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Branson R-IV)	46.7	48.7	2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Intermediate)	48.8	53.4	4.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Branson R-IV)	51.2	55.1	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Intermediate)	59	50.8	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Branson R-IV)	61.6	55.8	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Intermediate)	54.9	44.1	10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Branson R-IV)	60.3	46.8	13.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	591	498	15.7%
African American	12	19	58.3%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	9	17	88.9%
Hispanic	133	104	21.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	398	322	19.1%
Two or More Races	31	32	3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.5%	60.6%	2.8%

Schools Near Cedar Ridge Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)					MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Ridge Intermediate	Public	4-6	308 Cedar Ridge Drive	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5137	498	36	13.7	60.6%	322 (64.7%)	19 (3.8%)	104 (20.9%)	17 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.4%)								(n/a)	49.7	54.4	50.8			50.3		49.4	53.4	44.1				$9,940	$479	$9,461
Branson Junior High	Public	7-8	263 Buccaneer Blvd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 334-3087	724	47	15.3	50.6%	520 (71.8%)	23 (3.2%)	133 (18.4%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	60.2	165^th of 459 public middle schools	64.1%		62.7	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	10				52.0	26.5		35.3				37.8	43.1	98.6	$9,425	$766	$8,659
Buchanan Intermediate	Public	4-6	766 Buchanan Rd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 332-3201	473	33	14.2	55.2%	393 (83.1%)	9 (1.9%)	53 (11.2%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	57.3	59.5	61.7			47.1		57.4	56.9	50.1				$10,143	$521	$9,622
Hollister Middle	Public	6-8	1798 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 243-4035	291	25	11.7	66.7%	229 (78.7%)	3 (1.0%)	38 (13.1%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	52.7	214^th of 459 public middle schools	53.4%		49.6	230^th of 459 public middle schools	49.9%	16			29.7	41.1	29.9		35.1			28.5	39.1	44.8		$12,258	$1,541	$10,718
Kirbyville Middle	Public	4-8	6225 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 348-0444	107	13	8.0	67.3%	85 (79.4%)	3 (2.8%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)	25.9	351^st of 459 public middle schools	23.5%		43.8	268^th of 459 public middle schools	41.6%	83	66.7				19.1	58.4				15.3	25.8			$11,644	$2,844	$8,800
Forsyth Middle	Public	5-8	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6382	343	22	15.5	66.2%	313 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	72.2	94^th of 459 public middle schools	79.5%		79.2	67^th of 459 public middle schools	85.4%	27		44.5	51.3	43.5	45.9	54.3	46.9		54.3	43.1	39.1	44.9		$10,616	$1,980	$8,635
Reeds Spring Middle	Public	7-8	345 Morrill Lane	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 272-8245	286	23	12.7	56.3%	263 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	45.8	253^rd of 459 public middle schools	44.9%		64.4	138^th of 459 public middle schools	69.9%	115				31.2	31.3		35.0				26.6	39.5		$12,481	$405	$12,076
Reeds Spring Intermediate	Public	5-6	175 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-8250	253	20	12.6	59.7%	228 (90.1%)	5 (2.0%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)								(n/a)		32.7	50.7			40.4			41.0	29.2				$10,360	$490	$9,870
Blue Eye Middle	Public	5-8	512 State Hwy 13	Blue Eye	65611	Stone County	Blue Eye R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 779-4299	170	14	12.0	50.6%	161 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)			53.3						45.3	33.3				$16,247	$2,778	$13,469
Spokane Middle	Public	6-8	1130 Spokane Rd	Spokane	65754	Christian County	Spokane R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 443-3506	147	12	12.4	44.2%	138 (93.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	55.4	199^th of 459 public middle schools	56.6%		45.7	257^th of 459 public middle schools	44.0%	58			69.8		11.1		36.0			37.7	29.7			$9,555	$2,290	$7,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Ridge Intermediate

How many students attend Cedar Ridge Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Cedar Ridge Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Ridge Intermediate?

Students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Cedar Ridge Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Cedar Ridge Intermediate usually go on to attend Branson High

What district is Cedar Ridge Intermediate in?

Branson R-IV

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