MOUNTAIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
MOUNTAIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL. is a public middle school that is part of the Berkeley County Schools school district, located in GERRARDSTOWN, WV with about 614 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, MOUNTAIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Mountain Ridge Middle School, located in Gerrardstown, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Berkeley County community. As part of the Berkeley County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and social responsibility during the critical middle school years. The campus provides a structured setting where students transition from elementary education toward high school preparedness, focusing on core curriculum subjects alongside various enrichment opportunities.
Beyond its academic mission, Mountain Ridge Middle School emphasizes a supportive community culture that values student engagement and involvement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, designed to help students explore their interests and build teamwork skills. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the personal development of its student body, Mountain Ridge serves as an essential institution for families in the Gerrardstown area, aiming to prepare its students for future success in their academic and personal lives.
For more information, contact MOUNTAIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL. at (304) 229-8833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GERRARDSTOWN, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
MOUNTAIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL. is a public school in GERRARDSTOWN, WV with about 614 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Berkeley County Schools
- Total Students:
- 614
- Teachers:
- 43.73
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 614 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNTAIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL. is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.