Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Ridgeway Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgeway Middle School's student population of 620 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgeway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeway Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1555 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
85%
21%
White
2%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeway Middle School's ranking?
Ridgeway Middle School is ranked #1555 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ridgeway Middle School often compared to?
Ridgeway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ridgeway Middle School?
620 students attend Ridgeway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ridgeway Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeway Middle School?
Ridgeway Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgeway Middle School offer ?
Ridgeway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridgeway Middle School part of?
Ridgeway Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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