Ridgetop Middle School

10600 Hillsboro Dr
Silverdale, WA 98383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, Ridgetop Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridgetop Middle School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
744 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgetop Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgetop Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#843 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
40%
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57%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgetop Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
9%
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Hispanic
15%
26%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
53%
49%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
18%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgetop Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgetop Middle School's ranking?
Ridgetop Middle School is ranked #843 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ridgetop Middle School often compared to?
Ridgetop Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Kitsap Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ridgetop Middle School?
744 students attend Ridgetop Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ridgetop Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgetop Middle School?
Ridgetop Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridgetop Middle School offer ?
Ridgetop Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridgetop Middle School part of?
Ridgetop Middle School is part of Central Kitsap School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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