RIDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ridgewood Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ridgewood Local school district, located in West Lafayette, OH with about 385 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 7th 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 21 teachers, Ridgewood Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 517 S. Oak St. in West Lafayette, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Ridgewood Local School District. As part of a small-town community, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school is committed to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education.

The institution functions as a central hub for the Ridgewood community, offering a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to engage students beyond the classroom. By prioritizing local values and district-wide standards, Ridgewood Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and personal responsibility. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding current academic calendars, faculty resources, and district policies can access these through the school's official website at http://www.ridgewood.k12.oh.us/homej.htm.

For more information, contact Ridgewood Middle School at (740) 545-6335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.