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:
1475^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.2%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeview Charter School ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Ridgeview Charter School ranks worse than 97.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.38. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeview Charter School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ridgeview Charter School:

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

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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
2021	12.42	1352^nd	1489	9.2%
2022	4.01	1504^th	1514	0.7%
2023	2.77	1496^th	1502	0.4%
2024	5.76	1475^th	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
2021	22.15	1099^th	1329	17.3%
2022	8.09	1353^rd	1366	1.0%
2023	5.68	1425^th	1437	0.8%
2024	10.16	1408^th	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
2021	24.81	1098^th	1440	23.8%
2022	6.28	1434^th	1458	1.6%
2023	3.19	1453^rd	1459	0.4%
2024	8.50	1411^th	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
2021	7.66	1404^th	1444	2.8%
2022	5.45	1439^th	1464	1.7%
2023	5.17	1439^th	1461	1.5%
2024	5.23	1440^th	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
2021	38.00	527^th	896	41.2%
2022	11.87	905^th	927	2.4%
2023	7.90	922^nd	933	1.2%
2024	13.34	883^rd	924	4.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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	772^nd	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	704^th	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	704^th	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	508^th	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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ridgeview Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	7	136	20	0	7	170
2021	9	161	18	0	8	196
2022	10	195	38	0	10	253
2023	6	186	32	4	26	254

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 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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)					EOG Reading (2024)					EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgeview Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	207 W. Bradley St.	Gastonia	28052	Gaston County	Ridgeview Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 867-6635	254	18	14.2	92.1%	6 (2.4%)	186 (73.2%)	32 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.2%)	5.8	1475^th of 1505 public elementary schools	2.0%		2.8	1496^th of 1502 public elementary schools	0.4%	21	8.3	22.7	17.5	9.7	5.6	21.6	45.5	20.0	22.6	11.1	20.0
Woodhill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1027 Woodhill Drive	Gastonia	28052	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 866-6295	462	31	15.0	99.4%	48 (10.4%)	274 (59.3%)	121 (26.2%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	6.6	1464^th of 1505 public elementary schools	2.7%		7.9	1442^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	4.0%	22	32.6	32.5	28.2			11.4	25.3	25.3			35.9	$8,750	$1,400	$7,350
Pleasant Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1260 Floyd Lane	Gastonia	28052	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 866-6096	866	57	15.3	99.7%	197 (22.7%)	352 (40.6%)	253 (29.2%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.6%)	25	1191^st of 1505 public elementary schools	20.9%		32.3	1051^st of 1502 public elementary schools	30.0%	140	54.2	51.4	32.9			34.8	43.8	34.7			39.6	$8,924	$1,150	$7,774
Lingerfeldt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Madison Street	Gastonia	28052	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 866-6094	408	30	13.7	99.3%	59 (14.5%)	232 (56.9%)	89 (21.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.9%)	7.8	1447^th of 1505 public elementary schools	3.9%		9	1430^th of 1502 public elementary schools	4.8%	17	32.8	21.7	27.9			16.4	30.4	27.9			44.1	$9,976	$1,609	$8,367
Sherwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1744 Dixon Road	Gastonia	28054	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 866-6609	514	29	17.7	84.2%	117 (22.8%)	205 (39.9%)	135 (26.3%)	12 (2.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.0%)	10.6	1419^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.7%		13.3	1364^th of 1502 public elementary schools	9.2%	55	38.4	25.6	25.3			32.9	30.0	31.3			39.8	$8,790	$1,325	$7,465
Brookside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1925 Auten Rd.	Gastonia	28054	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 866-6283	502	35	14.5	99.4%	187 (37.3%)	157 (31.3%)	110 (21.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.6%)	26.4	1174^th of 1505 public elementary schools	22.0%		20.2	1251^st of 1502 public elementary schools	16.7%	77	43.0	43.7	39.5			26.6	50.7	43.2			53.8	$9,017	$1,395	$7,622
Carr Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	307 S Pine St	Dallas	28034	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 922-3636	633	40	15.9	99.5%	306 (48.3%)	141 (22.3%)	128 (20.2%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.3%)	41.9	891^st of 1505 public elementary schools	40.8%		47.1	814^th of 1502 public elementary schools	45.8%	77	65.4	48.4	61.4			29.2	41.1	46.5			63.2	$8,907	$1,311	$7,596
Gardner Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	738 Armstrong Park Road	Gastonia	28054	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 866-6082	521	39	13.5	99.4%	169 (32.4%)	171 (32.8%)	140 (26.9%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.1%)	15.4	1357^th of 1505 public elementary schools	9.8%		21.3	1242^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	17.3%	115	32.3	33.8	38.3			29.0	32.4	34.0			52.1	$9,619	$1,304	$8,314
H H Beam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Davis Park Road	Gastonia	28052	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 866-6618	510	27	18.8	99.4%	122 (23.9%)	182 (35.7%)	175 (34.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)	3.6	1490^th of 1505 public elementary schools	1.0%		5	1476^th of 1502 public elementary schools	1.7%	14	28.9	17.2	18.2			13.2	24.7	23.9			25.0	$9,849	$1,567	$8,282
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	3430 Robinwood Rd	Gastonia	28054	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(704) 866-8467	347	22	15.6	36.9%	201 (57.9%)	82 (23.6%)	32 (9.2%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.8%)	84.5	183^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	87.8%		89.4	118^th of 1502 public elementary schools	92.1%	65	81.7	70.0	67.8			66.7	76.7	72.9			78.0	$9,235	$809	$8,426

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What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview Charter School?

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

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

How many students attend Ridgeview Charter School?

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

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