Serving 650 students in grades 6-8, Ridgewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 650 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Ridgewood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Middle School?
650 students attend Ridgewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ridgewood Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Middle School?
Ridgewood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Middle School offer ?
Ridgewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridgewood Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Ridgewood Middle School located?
Ridgewood Middle School is located in the Hyde Park Brookwood Southern Hills neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Hyde Park Brookwood Southern Hills.
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- Posted by Student/Alumni - siyan
58/17/2011
Academically the school is average.
Teacher and administration: (Excellent)
Activities: Biotechnology, Advanced robotics, Art I, Art II, Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Spanish, Computer lit., Journalism
Awards: City champions in football, basketball, and track
Facilities: (Above Average) Smart Boards in all classrooms, Computers in all classrooms, Clickers
Parent involvement: (Low)
Excellent School.... As a teacher I would personally send my own child to this school...
- Posted by Teacher - mstew
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 650 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
