Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 852 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida Ruffin Ridley School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is ranked #258 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Florida Ruffin Ridley School often compared to?
Florida Ruffin Ridley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence, Pierce by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
852 students attend Florida Ruffin Ridley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Florida Ruffin Ridley School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Florida Ruffin Ridley School offer ?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Florida Ruffin Ridley School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 852 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
