Ridgefield School District

510 Pioneer Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642-9088
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Ridgefield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,987 students in Ridgefield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ridgefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
3,987 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Ridgefield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#48 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ridgefield   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgefield   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgefield   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
49%
91%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Ridgefield   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.68
# American Indian Students
21 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
99 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
578 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
26%
# Black Students
38 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,883 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
72%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
350 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
275
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
289
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
309
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
296
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
323
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
359
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
310
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
245
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,670 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,207 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ridgefield   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$49 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ridgefield   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,670
$18,857
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ridgefield   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,207
$19,309
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ridgefield   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ridgefield School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
330 N Fifth Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 750-7600
Grades: K-4
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
South Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
502 Nw 199th Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1500
Grades: K-4
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2630 S Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #44.
View Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3215 S Hillhurst Rd
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Wisdom Ridge Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5645 S 11th St Ste A101
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 295-8500
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3215 South Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-1420
Grades: 5-6
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgefield Early Learning Center
Magnet School
510 Pioneer Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 619-3333
Grades: PK
| 77 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,987 students.
What is the rank of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District is ranked #48 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield School District?
72% of Ridgefield School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Ridgefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,207 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 3,987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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