Is River Ridge Middle a good school?

Yes. River Ridge Middle ranks in the top 5.3% of Wisconsin middle schools.

How many students attend River Ridge Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended River Ridge Middle.

What is the racial makeup of River Ridge Middle?

Students at River Ridge Middle are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of River Ridge Middle attend?

Students who attend River Ridge Middle usually go on to attend River Ridge High

River Ridge Middle

Summary:

River Ridge Middle is a public middle school located in Patch Grove, Wisconsin, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 157 students. The school is part of the River Ridge School District, which is ranked 111 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

River Ridge Middle has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking of 34 out of 641 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in the Forward Exam across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.92% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 89.47% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school has also excelled in supporting economically disadvantaged students, ranking 5th out of 520 Wisconsin middle schools for low socioeconomic status students in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating.

While River Ridge Middle has a higher student-teacher ratio (13.6 in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Boscobel Junior High, Fennimore Middle, and Lancaster Middle, it still manages to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting effective teaching practices and resource allocation. The school's ability to support low-income students is particularly noteworthy, as it ranks 5th out of 520 Wisconsin middle schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating.

Detail:

Public 5-8

11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53573-0078

(608) 994-2715

District: River Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Students who attend River Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:

River Ridge High

Feeder schools for River Ridge Middle:

Elementary:

River Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 141

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Ridge Middle ranks better than 94.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.55. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle is 11.6. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge Middle 34^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See River Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

River Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge School District 111^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at River Ridge Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	58.50	244^th	579	57.9%
2019	65.34	182^nd	594	69.4%
2021	70.03	141^st	613	77.0%
2022	59.56	230^th	617	62.7%
2023	65.30	190^th	640	70.3%
2024	88.55	34^th	641	94.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at River Ridge Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	55.70	137^th	437	68.6%
2022	54.25	155^th	421	63.2%
2023	62.84	100^th	439	77.2%
2024	87.84	17^th	425	96.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Ridge Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	57.70	163^rd	489	66.7%
2019	67.73	91^st	487	81.3%
2021	75.62	52^nd	499	89.6%
2022	72.29	80^th	522	84.7%
2023	81.82	44^th	525	91.6%
2024	96.17	5^th	520	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at River Ridge Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	53.89	272^nd	551	50.6%
2019	57.40	255^th	557	54.2%
2021	70.50	129^th	574	77.5%
2022	64.16	170^th	576	70.5%
2023	58.43	221^st	579	61.8%
2024	80.69	77^th	580	86.7%

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Rank History for Male students at River Ridge Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	62.46	184^th	551	66.6%
2019	71.92	116^th	557	79.2%
2021	68.48	152^nd	572	73.4%
2022	55.14	255^th	577	55.8%
2023	69.96	150^th	591	74.6%
2024	92.08	17^th	585	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at River Ridge Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.86	253^rd	382	33.8%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for River Ridge Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	229	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
1996	229	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
1997	233	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	233
1998	230	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
1999	204	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
2000	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
2001	183	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	184
2002	166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	166
2003	166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	166
2004	162	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
2005	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
2006	143	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
2007	139	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	140
2008	147	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	150
2009	161	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	165
2010	148	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	151
2011	160	1	0	2	0	0	163
2012	169	0	0	2	0	0	171
2013	144	0	0	1	0	0	145
2014	78	0	0	4	0	1	83
2015	78	0	0	3	0	2	83
2016	84	0	0	3	0	2	89
2017	69	0	0	6	0	2	77
2018	156	0	0	8	0	5	169
2019	137	0	0	11	0	5	153
2020	131	0	1	12	0	4	148
2021	141	1	0	8	0	3	153
2022	141	0	0	6	0	5	152
2023	146	2	0	6	0	3	157
2024	131	2	0	4	0	4	141

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 River Ridge Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	229	18.0	12.7	19.2
1996	229	18.0	12.7	19.2
1997	233	15.5	15.0	17.6
1998	230	16.7	13.8	17
1999	204	17.3	11.8	24.5
2000	194	17.4	11.1	26.8
2001	184	17.3	10.6	27.7
2002	166	18.9	8.8	47
2003	166	18.9	8.8	47
2004	162	14.8	10.9	37.7
2005	153	12.0	12.8	n/a
2006	143	12.4	11.5	n/a
2007	140	12.3	11.4	40.7
2008	150	12.3	12.2	42.7
2009	165	12.5	13.2	48.5
2010	151	13.2	11.4	49.7
2011	163	13.1	12.4	49.7
2012	171	12.7	13.4	47.4
2013	145	11.6	12.4	51
2014	83	6.7	12.3	45.8
2015	83	n/a	n/a	43.4
2016	89	7.0	12.7	44.9
2017	77	6.5	11.6	44.2
2018	169	7.8	21.5	43.8
2019	153	11.4	13.3	42.5
2020	148	11.8	12.5	48
2021	153	11.8	12.9	47.7
2022	152	11.6	13.0	52
2023	157	11.5	13.6	44.6
2024	141	12.1	11.6	48.9

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 River Ridge Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	229	18.0	12.7	19.2
1996	229	18.0	12.7	19.2
1997	233	15.5	15.0	17.6
1998	230	16.7	13.8	17
1999	204	17.3	11.8	24.5
2000	194	17.4	11.1	26.8
2001	184	17.3	10.6	27.7
2002	166	18.9	8.8	47
2003	166	18.9	8.8	47
2004	162	14.8	10.9	37.7
2005	153	12.0	12.8	n/a
2006	143	12.4	11.5	n/a
2007	140	12.3	11.4	40.7
2008	150	12.3	12.2	42.7
2009	165	12.5	13.2	48.5
2010	151	13.2	11.4	49.7
2011	163	13.1	12.4	49.7
2012	171	12.7	13.4	47.4
2013	145	11.6	12.4	51
2014	83	6.7	12.3	45.8
2015	83	n/a	n/a	43.4
2016	89	7.0	12.7	44.9
2017	77	6.5	11.6	44.2
2018	169	7.8	21.5	43.8
2019	153	11.4	13.3	42.5
2020	148	11.8	12.5	48
2021	153	11.8	12.9	47.7
2022	152	11.6	13.0	52
2023	157	11.5	13.6	44.6
2024	141	12.1	11.6	48.9

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 River Ridge Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$742 (5.0%)	$14,031 (95.0%)	$14,773
2020	$829 (6.1%)	$12,662 (93.9%)	$13,491

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Ridge Middle

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 182^nd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 190^th of 640 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Middle)	69.7	47.4	22.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge School District)	69.7	47.4	22.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Middle)	97	52.6	44.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge School District)	97	52.6	44.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Middle)	69.4	53.3	16.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge School District)	69.4	53.3	16.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Middle)	77.8	56.7	21.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge School District)	77.8	56.7	21.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Middle)	48.5	60.5	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge School District)	48.5	60.5	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Middle)	48.5	53.5	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge School District)	48.5	53.5	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Middle)	23.4	19.1	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge School District)	23.4	19.1	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Middle)	44.7	35.7	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge School District)	44.7	35.7	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (River Ridge Middle)	59.6	76.2	16.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (River Ridge School District)	59.6	76.2	16.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (River Ridge Middle)	57.5	42.9	14.6%
8th Grade Science (River Ridge School District)	57.5	42.9	14.6%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	153	157	2.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	6	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	146	6.6%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	44.6%	2.1%

Schools Near River Ridge Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Ridge Middle	Public	5-8	11165 County Highway P	Patch Grove	53573	Grant County	River Ridge School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 994-2715	141	12	11.6	48.9%	131 (92.9%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	88.6	34^th of 641 public middle schools	94.7%		65.3	190^th of 640 public middle schools	70.3%	156	55.2	76.9	70.4	73.7	72.4	74.4	74.1	89.5	84.2	76.3
Riverdale Junior High	Public	7-8	235 E Elm St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3116	96	6	15.5	56.3%	89 (92.7%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	48	381^st of 641 public middle schools	40.6%		62.4	214^th of 640 public middle schools	66.6%	167			61.9	36.0			61.9	48.0	58.0	42.0	$12,208	$922	$11,286
Highland Community Middle	Public	6-8	1030 Cardinal Dr	Highland	53543	Iowa County	Highland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 929-4525	55	5	11.0	40.0%	45 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)	40.1	425^th of 641 public middle schools	33.7%		48	339^th of 640 public middle schools	47.0%	86		41.7	35.3	50.0		29.2	41.2	50.0	75.0	66.7	$12,793	$454	$12,339
Ithaca Middle	Public	6-8	24615 State Hwy 58	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Ithaca School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 585-2311	74	5	14.0	48.6%	70 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	460^th of 641 public middle schools	28.2%		41.5	398^th of 640 public middle schools	37.8%	62		52.0	35.7	25.0		52.0	32.1	43.8	62.5	43.8	$11,570	$798	$10,771
Boscobel Junior High	Public	6-8	300 Brindley St	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Boscobel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-4161	147	14	10.8	54.4%	136 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	48.7	374^th of 641 public middle schools	41.7%		50	324^th of 640 public middle schools	49.4%	50		43.6	41.4	50.0		53.9	52.6	57.1	59.5	52.4	$13,093	$711	$12,381
Fennimore Middle	Public	6-8	510 7th St	Fennimore	53809	Grant County	Fennimore Community School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 822-3245	196	13	14.6	49.0%	179 (91.3%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	66.2	206^th of 641 public middle schools	67.9%		46.9	353^rd of 640 public middle schools	44.8%	147		50.9	60.9	46.2		63.6	76.6	63.1	73.9	55.4	$11,675	$694	$10,981
River Valley Middle	Public	5-8	660 W Daley St	Spring Green	53588	Sauk County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 588-2556	311	29	10.7	37.3%	288 (92.6%)	4 (1.3%)	11 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	73.9	140^th of 641 public middle schools	78.2%		70	158^th of 640 public middle schools	75.3%	18	58.3	48.7	73.9	62.2	63.9	65.4	81.5	67.6	73.0	63.5	$13,114	$433	$12,681

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