Serving 525 students in grades 6-8, Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scotts Ridge Middle School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotts Ridge Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotts Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Scotts Ridge Middle School is ranked #154 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Scotts Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Scotts Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Scotts Ridge Middle School?
525 students attend Scotts Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Scotts Ridge Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotts Ridge Middle School?
Scotts Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scotts Ridge Middle School offer ?
Scotts Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotts Ridge Middle School part of?
Scotts Ridge Middle School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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