Serving 999 students in grades 6-8, Ridge Road Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Road Middle School's student population of 999 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Road Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Road Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2071 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
64%
25%
White
9%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Road Middle School's ranking?
Ridge Road Middle School is ranked #2071 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ridge Road Middle School often compared to?
Ridge Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ridge Road Middle School?
999 students attend Ridge Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ridge Road Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Road Middle School?
Ridge Road Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridge Road Middle School offer ?
Ridge Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridge Road Middle School part of?
Ridge Road Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridge Road Middle School located?
Ridge Road Middle School is located in the Highland Creek neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Highland Creek.
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