EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

erm.lake.k12.fl.us/

1,182 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Ridge Middle School, located in Clermont, Florida, is part of the Lake County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, featuring a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at engaging students with diverse interests.

The school places a strong focus on community involvement and student development, encouraging active participation in clubs, sports, and leadership opportunities. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, East Ridge Middle School strives to cultivate a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accountability. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the school’s official website at http://lake.k12.fl.us/erm.

1,182

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	364
Black	173
Asian	49
Two or More	57
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	8

White
520 (44.0 %)
Hispanic
364 (30.8 %)
Black
173 (14.6 %)
Two or More
57 (4.8 %)
Asian
49 (4.1 %)
American Indian
11 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)536-8020
Website:	http://erm.lake.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 370

Grade 7 386

Grade 8 426