RAMAPO RIDGE
Ramapo Ridge is a public middle school that is part of the Mahwah Township Public School District school district, located in MAHWAH, NJ with about 700 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, Ramapo Ridge has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Ramapo Ridge Middle School, located at 150 Ridge Road in Mahwah, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Mahwah Township Public School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their social and emotional developmental needs, the school focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Ramapo Ridge encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and service-oriented clubs. The school benefits from its position within the Mahwah community, leveraging local resources and a strong partnership with parents to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and character development, Ramapo Ridge strives to prepare its middle schoolers for the rigorous demands of the Mahwah High School curriculum and beyond.
For more information, contact Ramapo Ridge at (201) 762-2380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MAHWAH, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2380
RAMAPO RIDGE is a public school in MAHWAH, NJ with about 700 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mahwah Township Public School District
- Total Students:
- 700
- Teachers:
- 61
- 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 700 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RAMAPO RIDGE is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.6%
- Asian
- 13.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.