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Grand Ridge School

Summary:

Grand Ridge School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 with 326 students, located in Grand Ridge, Florida, which is part of the Gadsden School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in Algebra 1, Civics, Science, and English Language Arts. However, Grand Ridge School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.3% in 2019-2020 to 42.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 44.6% rate at the nearby West Gadsden Middle School.

Demographically, Grand Ridge School has a predominantly white student population, with 68.71% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. In contrast, West Gadsden Middle School has a much more diverse student body, with only 7.19% of students identifying as white and a majority being African American (52.19%) and Hispanic (34.69%). Additionally, Grand Ridge School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 50%, which is lower than the 91.25% rate at West Gadsden Middle School, indicating a higher socioeconomic status among Grand Ridge School students.

Despite the challenges faced by the Gadsden School District, which is ranked 40th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Grand Ridge School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, with its statewide ranking among Florida middle schools ranging from 394 to 563 over the past decade. This suggests that the school has been able to provide a stable and effective educational environment for its students. The contrasting demographics and performance between Grand Ridge School and West Gadsden Middle School present opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing to address the unique needs of each school's student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 6925 Florida St
       Grand Ridge, FL  32442

(850) 482-9835

District: Jackson

SchoolDigger Rank:
563rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,334 Help


Students who attend Grand Ridge School usually attend:

High:    Sneads High School

Feeder schools for Grand Ridge School:

Elementary:    Sneads Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
African American:
17.3%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grand Ridge School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Grand Ridge School ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), African American (17.3%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Ridge School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Grand Ridge School employs 24 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Ridge School is $11,334.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Grand Ridge School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Grand Ridge School 563rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Grand Ridge School in the ranking list.)

Jackson:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson 40th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand Ridge School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.54 155th 199 22.1%
2005 17.14 186th 202 7.9%
2006 16.58 1466th 1688 13.2%
2007 34.54 1231st 1786 31.1%
2008 43.05 1082nd 1789 39.5%
2009 46.64 1051st 1847 43.1%
2010 50.47 1022nd 1919 46.7%
2011 57.28 899th 1985 54.7%
2012 49.16 1014th 1984 48.9%
2013 48.99 1031st 2029 49.2%
2014 35.98 1359th 2064 34.2%
2016 37.08 1340th 2087 35.8%
2017 45.72 1149th 2112 45.6%
2018 57.55 869th 2118 59.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Grand Ridge School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.11 416th 593 29.8%
2005 41.38 388th 602 35.5%
2006 19.12 548th 675 18.8%
2007 43.32 453rd 736 38.5%
2008 46.03 429th 740 42.0%
2009 47.37 447th 780 42.7%
2010 56.58 391st 839 53.4%
2011 60.12 376th 891 57.8%
2012 72.25 231st 897 74.2%
2013 60.38 368th 956 61.5%
2014 58.45 409th 999 59.1%
2016 57.44 402nd 997 59.7%
2017 53.30 473rd 1031 54.1%
2018 49.42 524th 1035 49.4%
2019 61.27 394th 1099 64.1%
2021 52.31 520th 1136 54.2%
2022 54.63 485th 1148 57.8%
2023 56.55 476th 1177 59.6%
2024 51.73 563rd 1196 52.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Grand Ridge School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 570 171 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1989 584 164 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1990 569 177 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1991 555 184 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1992 568 173 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1993 534 166 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1994 514 162 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 470 146 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1996 470 146 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1997 471 133 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 464 120 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 591
1999 447 96 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2000 455 96 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2001 440 105 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2002 415 99 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 415 99 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 447 98 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 416 98 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 411 88 0 17 4 n/a n/a 0 520
2007 503 106 2 16 7 n/a n/a 14 648
2008 469 111 2 16 2 n/a n/a 16 616
2009 431 99 2 19 2 n/a n/a 16 569
2010 423 83 3 23 4 n/a n/a 14 550
2011 434 121 2 25 4 1 14 0 601
2012 437 129 3 22 4 1 13 0 609
2013 433 140 2 28 1 1 24 0 629
2014 476 120 0 29 0 1 16 0 642
2015 463 122 1 25 1 1 17 0 630
2016 448 128 2 24 1 2 23 0 628
2017 430 125 3 26 3 1 37 0 625
2018 411 110 2 28 4 1 36 0 592
2019 325 83 1 21 3 1 21 0 455
2020 304 78 1 14 0 0 17 0 414
2021 258 72 1 22 0 0 23 0 376
2022 238 66 1 16 0 0 20 0 341
2023 224 62 1 20 0 0 19 0 326
2024 233 57 0 13 1 0 25 0 329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Ridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 741 43.0 17.2 36
1989 749 46.0 16.2 37.1
1990 755 48.0 15.7 44.5
1991 740 50.0 14.8 18.2
1992 743 49.0 15.1 39.7
1993 703 47.0 15.0 24.2
1994 679 47.0 14.4 45.7
1995 619 42.0 14.7 44.4
1996 619 42.0 14.7 44.4
1997 610 44.0 13.9 44.3
1998 591 39.0 15.2 44
1999 553 40.0 13.8 56.8
2000 560 40.0 14.0 57.5
2001 553 38.0 14.6 57
2002 530 35.0 15.1 54.2
2003 530 35.0 15.1 54.2
2004 563 31.0 18.2 53.1
2005 535 33.0 16.2 56.8
2006 520 33.0 15.8 50.6
2007 648 41.0 15.8 47.2
2008 616 40.0 15.4 48.7
2009 569 42.0 14.6 54.6
2010 550 36.0 15.2 61.6
2011 601 41.0 14.6 57.6
2012 609 38.0 16.0 65
2013 629 38.0 16.5 67.4
2014 642 40.0 16.0 68.1
2015 630 41.0 15.3 70.3
2016 628 41.0 15.3 75.8
2017 625 41.0 15.2 74.2
2018 592 39.0 15.1 55.4
2019 455 26.0 17.5 49.7
2020 414 26.0 15.9 54.8
2021 376 25.0 15.0 54.8
2022 341 26.0 13.1 55.7
2023 326 24.0 13.5 50
2024 329 24.0 13.7 53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Ridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 741 43.0 17.2 36
1989 749 46.0 16.2 37.1
1990 755 48.0 15.7 44.5
1991 740 50.0 14.8 18.2
1992 743 49.0 15.1 39.7
1993 703 47.0 15.0 24.2
1994 679 47.0 14.4 45.7
1995 619 42.0 14.7 44.4
1996 619 42.0 14.7 44.4
1997 610 44.0 13.9 44.3
1998 591 39.0 15.2 44
1999 553 40.0 13.8 56.8
2000 560 40.0 14.0 57.5
2001 553 38.0 14.6 57
2002 530 35.0 15.1 54.2
2003 530 35.0 15.1 54.2
2004 563 31.0 18.2 53.1
2005 535 33.0 16.2 56.8
2006 520 33.0 15.8 50.6
2007 648 41.0 15.8 47.2
2008 616 40.0 15.4 48.7
2009 569 42.0 14.6 54.6
2010 550 36.0 15.2 61.6
2011 601 41.0 14.6 57.6
2012 609 38.0 16.0 65
2013 629 38.0 16.5 67.4
2014 642 40.0 16.0 68.1
2015 630 41.0 15.3 70.3
2016 628 41.0 15.3 75.8
2017 625 41.0 15.2 74.2
2018 592 39.0 15.1 55.4
2019 455 26.0 17.5 49.7
2020 414 26.0 15.9 54.8
2021 376 25.0 15.0 54.8
2022 341 26.0 13.1 55.7
2023 326 24.0 13.5 50
2024 329 24.0 13.7 53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Ridge School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $776 (10.5%) $6,613 (89.5%) $7,389
2019 $438 (5.1%) $8,171 (94.9%) $8,609
2020 $596 (7.0%) $7,972 (93.1%) $8,567
2021 $1,746 (18.7%) $7,606 (81.3%) $9,352
2022 $1,576 (13.9%) $9,725 (86.1%) $11,300
2023 $1,599 (14.1%) $9,736 (85.9%) $11,334

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Ridge School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 394th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 476th of 1177 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Ridge School)7165
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson)6053
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Ridge School)7568
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson)5842
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Grand Ridge School)5942
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Jackson)5241
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Ridge School)5557
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson)5550
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grand Ridge School)7457
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson)5649
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Ridge School)6042
 18%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson)5643
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grand Ridge School)6251
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson)5544
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Ridge School)6853
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson)5747
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Ridge School)4638
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson)3024
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Grand Ridge School)3640
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Jackson)2838
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Grand Ridge School)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Jackson)7260
 12%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Grand Ridge School)9185
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Jackson)5051
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students455326
 28.4%
African American8362
 25.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic2120
 4.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White325224
 31.1%
Two or More Races2119
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%50%
 0.3%

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Grand Ridge School ranks 563rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Grand Ridge School are 71% White, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Grand Ridge School usually go on to attend Sneads High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended Grand Ridge School.


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