RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ridge Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mentor Exempted Village school district, located in Mentor, OH with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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, Ridge Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Ridge Middle School, located at 7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd in Mentor, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Mentor Exempted Village School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests through various classroom subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to student growth, collaboration, and the cultivation of a supportive learning culture. Located in a prominent area of Mentor, Ridge Middle School leverages its community ties to provide a stable, goal-oriented environment where staff, parents, and students work together to achieve academic success. With a focus on preparing well-rounded citizens, the school emphasizes both personal responsibility and community engagement, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary for their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Ridge Middle School at (440) 974-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.