Summary:
Ramapo Ridge is a public middle school in Mahwah, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 638 students. It is part of the Mahwah Township Public School District, which is ranked 104 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ramapo Ridge has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20-25% of New Jersey middle schools over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, it ranked 133 out of 743 middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating. The school's students consistently outperform state averages in NJSLA tests, with 80.7% of 6th graders, 63.7% of 7th graders, and 70% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. In mathematics, 47.6% of 6th graders, 53.9% of 7th graders, and 32.6% of 8th graders scored proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 36.2%, 37.5%, and 19.4%.
Ramapo Ridge also excels in advanced courses, with 90.5% of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I and 100% in Geometry, compared to the state averages of 39.7% and 49.6%, respectively. The school's performance across various student subgroups, including Asian, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, is also noteworthy. Additionally, Ramapo Ridge has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state averages.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Mahwah Township Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,030
Students who attend Ramapo Ridge usually attend:
Feeder schools for Ramapo Ridge:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.0
Number of students: 636
Racial breakdown:
White:
58.2%
Asian:
17.3%
Hispanic:
13.4%
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Two or more races:
6.1%
African American:
4.1%
American Indian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.1%
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