Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Ridgedale Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgedale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgedale Middle School's student population of 298 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgedale Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgedale Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
67%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgedale Middle School's ranking?
Ridgedale Middle School is ranked #256 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridgedale Middle School often compared to?
Ridgedale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham Middle School 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 36% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ridgedale Middle School?
298 students attend Ridgedale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ridgedale Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgedale Middle School?
Ridgedale Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridgedale Middle School offer ?
Ridgedale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridgedale Middle School part of?
Ridgedale Middle School is part of Florham Park School District.
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