Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, East 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 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
East 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 East Ridge Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
East Ridge Middle School is ranked #153 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are East Ridge Middle School often compared to?
East Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scotts Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?
481 students attend East Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of East Ridge Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Ridge Middle School offer ?
East Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Ridge Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
