Serving 842 students in grades 7-8, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Ridge Middle School's student population of 842 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is ranked #185 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Mountain Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranch View Middle School, Cresthill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School?
842 students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mountain Ridge Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge Middle School offer ?
Mountain Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mountain Ridge Middle School part of?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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