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Ridge Road Middle School

7260 Highland Creek Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28269
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 999 students in grades 6-8, Ridge Road Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ridge Road Middle School's student population of 999 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
999 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ridge Road Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Road Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2071 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ridge Road Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ridge Road Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ridge Road Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
64%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridge Road Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridge Road Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridge Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Road Middle School's ranking?
Ridge Road Middle School is ranked #2071 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ridge Road Middle School often compared to?
Ridge Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ridge Road Middle School?
999 students attend Ridge Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ridge Road Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Road Middle School?
Ridge Road Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridge Road Middle School offer ?
Ridge Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridge Road Middle School part of?
Ridge Road Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridge Road Middle School located?
Ridge Road Middle School is located in the Highland Creek neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Highland Creek.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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