Ridgeview Charter School

Summary:

Ridgeview Charter School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in Gastonia, North Carolina, with a student population of 254. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with 73.23% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year, and consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Gaston County Schools.

Ridgeview Charter School's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.7%, and only 21.6% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.7%. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 92.13% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Ridgeview Charter School to nearby public schools, such as Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, the differences in academic performance are stark. Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, located just 4 miles away, consistently outperforms Ridgeview Charter School and the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading, suggesting that the challenges faced by Ridgeview Charter School may be unique to the school itself, rather than being a reflection of the broader educational landscape in the area.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 207 W. Bradley St.
       Gastonia, NC  28052


(704) 867-6635

District: Ridgeview Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1475th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.2%
Hispanic:
12.6%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgeview Charter School ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ridgeview Charter School ranks worse than 97.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.38. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeview Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Charter School 1475th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Ridgeview Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Charter School 772nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Ridgeview Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Ridgeview Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Charter School 238th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgeview Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 1352nd 1489 9.2%
2022 4.01 1504th 1514 0.7%
2023 2.77 1496th 1502 0.4%
2024 5.76 1475th 1505 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.15 1099th 1329 17.3%
2022 8.09 1353rd 1366 1.0%
2023 5.68 1425th 1437 0.8%
2024 10.16 1408th 1450 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.81 1098th 1440 23.8%
2022 6.28 1434th 1458 1.6%
2023 3.19 1453rd 1459 0.4%
2024 8.50 1411th 1455 3.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.66 1404th 1444 2.8%
2022 5.45 1439th 1464 1.7%
2023 5.17 1439th 1461 1.5%
2024 5.23 1440th 1464 1.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.00 527th 896 41.2%
2022 11.87 905th 927 2.4%
2023 7.90 922nd 933 1.2%
2024 13.34 883rd 924 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ridgeview Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.38 772nd 793 2.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.91 704th 743 5.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.27 704th 738 4.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ridgeview Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.28 508th 560 9.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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 Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 7 136 0 20 0 0 7 0 170
2021 9 161 0 18 0 0 8 0 196
2022 10 195 0 38 0 0 10 0 253
2023 6 186 0 32 4 0 26 0 254

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 Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 170 13.8 12.2 n/a
2021 196 12.0 16.3 60.7
2022 253 14.8 17.0 94.1
2023 254 17.8 14.2 92.1

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 Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 170 13.8 12.2 n/a
2021 196 12.0 16.3 60.7
2022 253 14.8 17.0 94.1
2023 254 17.8 14.2 92.1

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview Charter School

Students at Ridgeview Charter School are 73% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Ridgeview Charter School.

Ridgeview Charter School ranks in the bottom 2.0% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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