Scotts Ridge Middle School

750 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877

www.ridgefield.org

525 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Scotts Ridge Middle School (SRMS) is a public middle school located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Ridgefield Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that fosters intellectual growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility. The school prides itself on a supportive learning environment that encourages students to transition successfully from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Scotts Ridge offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore diverse interests and develop leadership skills. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to create a collaborative culture. With a focus on preparing students to be engaged and informed citizens, SRMS utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to address different learning styles and promotes an inclusive community that values both academic excellence and character development.

525

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotts Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	44
Black	4
Asian	40
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
421 (80.3 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.4 %)
Asian
40 (7.6 %)
Two or More
14 (2.7 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(203)894-5725
Website:	http://www.ridgefield.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 178

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 168