Ridge Elementary School vs. West Middle Island School
Should you attend Ridge Elementary School or West Middle Island School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West Middle Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Middle Island School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
703 students
687 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2410 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3209 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
143
130
Grade 1 Students
137
123
Grade 2 Students
126
148
Grade 3 Students
137
135
Grade 4 Students
140
151
Ungraded Students
20
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
23%
29%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
51%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
