Ridgeview Charter School

Ridgeview Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Ridgeview Charter School District located in Gastonia, North Carolina. With a total enrollment of 254 students, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education to its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.

According to the data, Ridgeview Charter School has been ranked 1475 out of 1505 schools in North Carolina for the 2023-2024 school year, 1496 out of 1502 in 2022-2023, and 1504 out of 1514 in 2021-2022, earning a dismal 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores in both mathematics and reading are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels, with only 8.3% of 3rd-graders proficient in mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.7%. Additionally, a staggering 92.13% of Ridgeview Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The data paints a concerning picture of the challenges faced by Ridgeview Charter School and its students. The school's consistently low rankings, poor academic performance, and high poverty levels suggest the need for significant interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students. As the sole elementary school serving the Ridgeview Charter School District, the performance of this institution is crucial in ensuring that all children in the area have access to a quality education.