Ridgeview Middle

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

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:
184^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,083

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

African American:

1.1%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeview Middle ranks better than 55.9% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.09. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview Middle is $7,083.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeview Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Middle 184^th 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
2017	62.79	115^th	415	72.3%
2018	54.19	185^th	413	55.2%
2019	66.13	109^th	424	74.3%
2021	58.75	138^th	419	67.1%
2022	61.31	142^nd	415	65.8%
2023	62.78	154^th	422	63.5%
2024	59.09	184^th	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	115^th	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	155^th	411	62.3%
2024	57.36	192^nd	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	132^nd	278	52.5%
2024	60.50	99^th	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	153^rd	409	62.6%
2024	59.68	166^th	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	243^rd	402	39.6%
2024	36.52	275^th	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.

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	Two or More Races	Total
2016	486	3	2	3	0	3	497
2017	456	4	4	4	0	4	472
2018	476	3	4	3	1	3	490
2019	455	7	2	2	0	2	468
2020	451	5	1	2	0	3	462
2021	446	6	1	2	0	3	458
2022	410	7	1	3	0	2	423
2023	429	5	0	3	0	3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgeview Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 109^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 154^th of 422 Middle schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Middle)	87	67.8	19.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)	87	67.8	19.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Ridgeview Middle)	83	75.8	7.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)	83	75.8	7.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Middle)	84	51.4	32.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)	84	51.4	32.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Ridgeview Middle)	79	71	8%
7th Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)	79	71	8%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Ridgeview Middle)	83	70	13%
8th Grade Writing (Dickenson County Public Schools)	83	70	13%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Middle)	90	75.4	14.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dickenson County Public Schools)	90	74.8	15.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Ridgeview Middle)	83	69.7	13.3%
8th Grade Science (Dickenson County Public Schools)	84	69.2	14.8%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Ridgeview Middle)	79	73.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)	79	73.6	5.4%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Ridgeview Middle)	95	100	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Dickenson County Public Schools)	88	90	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	468	440	6%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	455	429	5.7%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.8%	89.1%	2.3%

Schools Near Ridgeview Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Algebra I (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)				SOL Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)				SOL Geography (2024)	SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgeview Middle	Public	6-8	320 Wolfpack Way	Clintwood	24228	Dickenson County	Dickenson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 835-1601	440	38	11.6	89.1%	429 (97.5%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	59.1	184^th of 417 public middle schools	55.9%		62.8	154^th of 422 public middle schools	63.5%	30	100.0		65.6	63.3	68.1		68.8		74.0	74.5	74.2	94.6	60.8	$7,083	$76	$7,007
Coeburn Middle	Public	5-8	518 Centre Ave NE	Coeburn	24230	Wise County	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 395-2135	307	32	9.6	88.6%	292 (95.1%)	4 (1.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	74.5	87^th of 417 public middle schools	79.1%		79.9	57^th of 422 public middle schools	86.5%	30	100.0	88.0	87.5	64.9	92.4	60.2	78.0	65.1	86.1	72.2	72.5		78.4	$7,639	$573	$7,066
L.F. Addington Middle	Public	5-8	324 School St	Wise	24293	Wise County	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 328-8821	451	40	11.2	100.7%	421 (93.3%)	7 (1.6%)	10 (2.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	91.7	6^th of 417 public middle schools	98.6%		86.8	18^th of 422 public middle schools	95.7%	12	100.0	90.8	93.0	91.8	93.4	77.0	88.2	81.6	89.5	92.3	89.0		89.3	$6,282	$456	$5,826

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview Middle

What district is Ridgeview Middle in?

Dickenson County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview Middle?

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

How many students attend Ridgeview Middle?

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

Is Ridgeview Middle a good school?

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

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