East Ridge Middle School vs. Scotts Ridge Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 495 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 525 students in grades 6-8, Scotts 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 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
495 students
525 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#154 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
160
178
Grade 7 Students
159
179
Grade 8 Students
176
168
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
75%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
