RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Florham Park School District school district, located in FLORHAM PARK, NJ with about 313 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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, RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 71 Ridgedale Avenue in Florham Park, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the local community. As a central pillar of the Florham Park School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary school and high school, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development. It is known for its focus on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while emphasizing critical thinking and social-emotional learning.
Beyond its academic offerings, RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL places a high value on community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, allowing students to explore their interests and build strong peer connections. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to cultivate a sense of responsibility and academic excellence in its students as they navigate their formative middle school years.
For more information, contact RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (973) 822-3855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
(973) 822-3855
RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FLORHAM PARK, NJ with about 313 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Florham Park School District
- Total Students:
- 313
- Teachers:
- 32.7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 313 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
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.