CEDAR RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cedar Ridge Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 755 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Cedar Ridge Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Cedar Ridge Middle School, located in Decatur, Alabama, is part of the Decatur City Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Cedar Ridge Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help build community and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, parents, and the community, the school strives to maintain a collaborative culture where every student is challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

For more information, contact Cedar Ridge Middle School at (256) 552-4622 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2715 Danville Rd SW
Decatur, AL 35603-4265
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CEDAR RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, AL with about 755 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Decatur City
Total Students:
755
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 755 students

White
45.8%
Black or African American
33.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.6%
Asian
2.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.