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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.
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