Ridgeview Middle School

514 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ridgeview Middle School, located in the Beechwold neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Columbus City Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, which aim to support the social and emotional development of its adolescent population.

The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and building strong partnerships with families to enhance student success. By providing a blend of rigorous coursework and elective opportunities, Ridgeview strives to address the unique needs of middle school learners as they transition into more advanced academic work. Its location on Rudy Road serves as a central hub for the surrounding North Columbus community, maintaining a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their academic potential.

514

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeview Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	89
Black	151
Asian	47
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
179 (34.8 %)
Black
151 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
89 (17.3 %)
Asian
47 (9.1 %)
Two or More
45 (8.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5506
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 166

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 171