Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

300 Delanco Rd
Beverly, NJ 08010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 417 students in grades 5-8, Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Samuel M Ridgway Middle School's student population of 417 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
417 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1855 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
22%
33%
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Black
34%
15%
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White
37%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Samuel M Ridgway Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School's ranking?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is ranked #1855 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
417 students attend Samuel M Ridgway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel M Ridgway Middle School?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel M Ridgway Middle School offer ?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Samuel M Ridgway Middle School part of?
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is part of Edgewater Park Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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