View Ridge Middle School

3215 S Hillhurst Rd
RIDGEFIELD, WA 98642

www.ridgefieldsd.org/o/middle-school

591 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

View Ridge Middle School, located at 510 Pioneer Street in Ridgefield, Washington, serves as a central pillar of the Ridgefield School District. As a middle school, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in early adolescence. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, academic rigor, and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, View Ridge Middle School works to integrate technology and modern teaching practices to prepare students for future success in a rapidly evolving world. As part of the Ridgefield School District, the school benefits from a community-oriented approach to education, often coordinating with district-wide initiatives to improve student outcomes and campus culture. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative policies, the district’s official website at http://www.ridgefieldsd.org serves as the primary resource.

591

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for View Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	79
Black	8
Asian	12
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
431 (72.9 %)
Hispanic
79 (13.4 %)
Two or More
54 (9.1 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(360)619-1400
Website:	http://www.ridgefieldsd.org/o/middle-school
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 7 287

Grade 8 304