RIDGEWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ridgeway Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 705 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 41 teachers, Ridgeway Middle 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.

Ridgeway Middle School, located at 6333 Quince Road in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public school operating within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving students in the East Memphis area, the school is situated in a central suburban location that provides access to a diverse student population. As part of the larger MSCS system, Ridgeway Middle follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, aiming to prepare students for the transition into high school through a structured academic environment.

The school is known for being part of the "Ridgeway" school feeder pattern, which is a well-established community hub in the district. Like many schools within the Memphis-Shelby County system, Ridgeway Middle focuses on fostering academic growth, student engagement, and social-emotional development. Families interested in specific school report cards, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can find further information through the official district website at [http://www.mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net).

For more information, contact Ridgeway Middle at (901) 416-1588 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6333 Quince RD
Memphis, TN 38119-7710
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RIDGEWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 705 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
705
Teachers:
41
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 705 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGEWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
0.9%
Asian
0.4%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.