Ramapo Ridge

www.mahwah.k12.nj.us/Domain/9

638 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

638

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ramapo Ridge
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	81
Black	19
Asian	115
Two or More	32
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
385 (60.3 %)
Asian
115 (18.0 %)
Hispanic
81 (12.7 %)
Two or More
32 (5.0 %)
Black
19 (3.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Mahwah Township Public School District
Phone:	(201)762-2380
Website:	http://www.mahwah.k12.nj.us/Domain/9
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 222

Grade 7 189

Grade 8 213

Ungraded 14