Serving 80 students in grades 6-8, Ridgway Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 80 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Ridgway Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgway Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ridgway Middle School is ranked #324 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ridgway Middle School?
80 students attend Ridgway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ridgway Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgway Middle School?
Ridgway Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgway Middle School offer ?
Ridgway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridgway Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 80 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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