- Enrollment
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silverdale, WA
Ridgetop Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgetop Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530108002056
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgetop Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Silverdale · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgetop Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgetop Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Silverdale, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108002056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ridgetop Middle School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530108002056 · Silverdale, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
784 enr · 23.1:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students)
Ridgetop Middle School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ridgetop Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Kitsap
Central Kitsap High School
1,564 students
- Olympic High S
Olympic High School
1,162 students
- Klahowya Secon
Klahowya Secondary
1,016 students
- This school
Ridgetop Middle School
784 students
- Fairview Middl 620
Fairview Middle School
620 students
- Central Kitsap 564
Central Kitsap Middle School
564 students
What this shows Ridgetop Middle School reports 784 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgetop Middle School compares
Ridgetop Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 16.8%
Asian 5.8%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Ridgetop Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Kitsap School District reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgetop Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klahowya Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Kitsap Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgetop Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~784 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgetop Middle School
How many students attend Ridgetop Middle School?
Ridgetop Middle School has 784 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silverdale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgetop Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgetop Middle School is 23.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgetop Middle School?
25.9% of students at Ridgetop Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgetop Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgetop Middle School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Silverdale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgetop Middle School?
Ridgetop Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgetop Middle School rank among public schools in Silverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgetop Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Silverdale, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Silverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Ridgetop Middle School, Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students), Olympic High School (1,162 students), and Klahowya Secondary (1,016 students). See the Central Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.