Ridgeview Middle

Summary:

Ridgeview Middle is a public middle school located in Clintwood, Virginia, serving around 440 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Dickenson County Public Schools district. Despite having a predominantly white student population, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Mathematics, Science, and English Reading.

Ridgeview Middle's academic success is noteworthy, given that a high percentage of its students, around 89-94%, come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 9 to 12.3 students per teacher, and increased spending per student, from $6,281 in 2018-2019 to $7,083 in 2020-2021, may contribute to its strong performance. Interestingly, Ridgeview Middle's low-income and disabled students have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top quartile of Virginia middle schools in these subgroups.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as L.F. Addington Middle and Coeburn Middle, Ridgeview Middle generally outperforms in various subject areas. However, these nearby schools, particularly L.F. Addington Middle, also demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, ranking among the top middle schools in Virginia. The lack of racial diversity at Ridgeview Middle, with over 97% of students identifying as white, may be an area for the school to consider addressing in the future.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 320 Wolfpack Way
       Clintwood, VA  24228


(276) 835-1601

District: Dickenson County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,083 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.5%
African American:
1.1%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgeview Middle ranks better than 55.9% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.09. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview Middle is $7,083.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeview Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Middle 184th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Ridgeview Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeview Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.79 115th 415 72.3%
2018 54.19 185th 413 55.2%
2019 66.13 109th 424 74.3%
2021 58.75 138th 419 67.1%
2022 61.31 142nd 415 65.8%
2023 62.78 154th 422 63.5%
2024 59.09 184th 417 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.47 115th 402 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.39 155th 411 62.3%
2024 57.36 192nd 407 52.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.16 132nd 278 52.5%
2024 60.50 99th 281 64.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.08 153rd 409 62.6%
2024 59.68 166th 407 59.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgeview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.25 243rd 402 39.6%
2024 36.52 275th 396 30.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ridgeview Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 486 3 2 3 0 0 3 0 497
2017 456 4 4 4 0 0 4 0 472
2018 476 3 4 3 1 0 3 0 490
2019 455 7 2 2 0 0 2 0 468
2020 451 5 1 2 0 0 3 0 462
2021 446 6 1 2 0 0 3 0 458
2022 410 7 1 3 0 0 2 0 423
2023 429 5 0 3 0 0 3 0 440

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 497 36.0 13.8 53.5
2017 472 39.0 12.0 62.3
2018 490 29.6 16.5 65.3
2019 468 29.3 15.9 86.8
2020 462 30.1 15.3 85.7
2021 458 37.0 12.3 n/a
2022 423 46.6 9.0 93.6
2023 440 37.7 11.6 89.1

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 497 36.0 13.8 53.5
2017 472 39.0 12.0 62.3
2018 490 29.6 16.5 65.3
2019 468 29.3 15.9 86.8
2020 462 30.1 15.3 85.7
2021 458 37.0 12.3 n/a
2022 423 46.6 9.0 93.6
2023 440 37.7 11.6 89.1

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgeview Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $232 (3.7%) $6,048 (96.3%) $6,281
2020 $293 (4.4%) $6,309 (95.6%) $6,602
2021 $76 (1.1%) $7,007 (98.9%) $7,083

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeview Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 154th of 422 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Middle)8767.8
 19.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)8767.8
 19.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Ridgeview Middle)8375.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)8375.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Middle)8451.4
 32.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)8451.4
 32.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Ridgeview Middle)7971
 8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)7971
 8%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Ridgeview Middle)8370
 13%
   8th Grade Writing (Dickenson County Public Schools)8370
 13%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Middle)9075.4
 14.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)9074.8
 15.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Ridgeview Middle)8369.7
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (Dickenson County Public Schools)8469.2
 14.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Ridgeview Middle)7973.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)7973.6
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Ridgeview Middle)95100
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dickenson County Public Schools)8890
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468440
 6%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White455429
 5.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%89.1%
 2.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Ridgeview Middle.

Ridgeview Middle ranks 184th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Ridgeview Middle are 98% White, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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