- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Port Richey, FL
River Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120153005308
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153005308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
River Ridge Middle School held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120153005308 · New Port Richey, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,026 enr · 17.1:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
River Ridge Middle School held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
River Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
River Ridge Middle School
1,026 students
What this shows River Ridge Middle School reports 1,026 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge Middle School compares
River Ridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,026 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,026
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, River Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,026 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Ridge Middle School
How many students attend River Ridge Middle School?
River Ridge Middle School has 1,026 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,107 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Ridge Middle School?
40.7% of students at River Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge Middle School?
River Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 River Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in New Port Richey, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides River Ridge Middle School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.