Ridgeway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)4%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
13%
Black
(19-20)6%
9%
White
(19-20)81%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Ridgeway Elementary School?
53 students attend Ridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ridgeway Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ridgeway Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgeway Elementary School part of?
Ridgeway Elementary School is part of Dodgeville School District.
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