RIDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ridgewood Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 704 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 32 teachers, Ridgewood Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Ridgewood Middle School, located at 2001 Ridgewood Drive in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a public middle school serving the Caddo Parish School District. As a staple in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the middle grade levels, aiming to balance academic instruction with social and emotional development during these formative years.

The school operates within the broader context of the Shreveport educational system, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students. By fostering an environment conducive to learning and character development, Ridgewood Middle School serves as a critical transition point for students moving from elementary school toward high school, striving to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

For more information, contact Ridgewood Middle School at (318) 686-0383 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.