Ridgewood Middle School

1401 Ridgewood School Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 616 students in grades 6-8, Ridgewood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridgewood Middle School's student population of 616 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
616 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgewood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#715 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridgewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
83%
69%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
7%
6%
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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 Missouri.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgewood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridgewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgewood Middle School's ranking?
Ridgewood Middle School is ranked #715 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ridgewood Middle School often compared to?
Ridgewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antonia Middle School, Windsor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Middle School?
616 students attend Ridgewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ridgewood Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Middle School?
Ridgewood Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Middle School offer ?
Ridgewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridgewood Middle School part of?
Ridgewood Middle School is part of Fox C-6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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