Mountain Ridge Middle School serves 359 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
359 students

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
9%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
88%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School?
359 students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mountain Ridge Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge Middle School offer ?
Mountain Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mountain Ridge Middle School part of?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is part of Paradise Unified School District.
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