Serving 194 students in grades 6-8, Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
32%
31%
White
44%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School's ranking?
Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School is ranked #1050 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School?
194 students attend Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School?
Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School offer ?
Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School part of?
Ridge Spring Monetta Middle School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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