How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Ridge Middle School | John Read Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ridgefield, CT | Redding, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 489 | 381 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Ridge Middle School | John Read Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,472 | $32,817 |
| District | Ridgefield Public Schools | Redding School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Ridge Middle School | John Read Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 81.6% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Ridge Middle School | John Read Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 167:1 | 168:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.