RIDGWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
RIDGWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Ridgway School District No. R-2 of the county of Ouray a school district, located in RIDGWAY, CO with about 82 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 6 teachers, RIDGWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
RIDGWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public institution serving students in grades 5 through 8, located in the mountain community of Ridgway, Colorado. As part of the Ridgway School District R-2, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and a strong emphasis on community integration. Its location in the San Juan Mountains provides a unique backdrop for the school's culture, often incorporating the surrounding natural environment into its educational programs and extracurricular activities.
The school is typically recognized for its commitment to personalized learning and small class sizes, which allow faculty to foster close relationships with students during their transitional middle school years. Academically, RIDGWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with a variety of elective offerings. The school remains a central hub for the town of Ridgway, often coordinating with local organizations to provide students with experiential learning opportunities and community-based service projects.
For more information, contact RIDGWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (970) 626-5788 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIDGWAY, CO 81432-8713
(970) 626-5788
RIDGWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in RIDGWAY, CO with about 82 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 82
- Teachers:
- 6.31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 82 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.