MOUNTAIN RIDGE INTERMEDIATE

MOUNTAIN RIDGE INTERMEDIATE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berkeley County Schools school district, located in GERRARDSTOWN, WV with about 601 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, MOUNTAIN RIDGE INTERMEDIATE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MOUNTAIN RIDGE INTERMEDIATE School, located on Gerrardstown Road in Gerrardstown, West Virginia, serves as a key educational facility within the Berkeley County Schools district. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in the upper elementary grades (generally encompassing grades 3 through 5). The school is situated in a rural community setting, providing a focused environment for students to transition into more complex subjects while fostering essential social-emotional growth during these formative years.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning climate that emphasizes both core academic standards and personal character development. By centering its curriculum on the unique requirements of intermediate-aged children, Mountain Ridge aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of middle school. Through its commitment to the Berkeley County educational framework, the school strives to engage families and the local community in the educational process, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed as they advance toward secondary education.

For more information, contact MOUNTAIN RIDGE INTERMEDIATE at (304) 229-6791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.