- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ridgefield, CT
Scotts Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scotts Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090381001361
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotts Ridge Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotts Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090381001361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Scotts Ridge Middle School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090381001361 · Ridgefield, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 12.2:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,411 students)
Scotts Ridge Middle School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Scotts Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgefield Hig
Ridgefield High School
1,411 students
- This school 548
Scotts Ridge Middle School
548 students
- East Ridge Mid 489
East Ridge Middle School
489 students
- Barlow Mountai 377
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
377 students
- Branchville El 340
Branchville Elementary School
340 students
- Ridgebury Elem 322
Ridgebury Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Scotts Ridge Middle School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotts Ridge Middle School compares
Scotts Ridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Scotts Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $26,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scotts Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barlow Mountain Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branchville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgebury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotts Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Ridgefield
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotts Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Scotts Ridge Middle School?
Scotts Ridge Middle School has 548 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ridgefield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotts Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotts Ridge Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotts Ridge Middle School?
4.2% of students at Scotts Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotts Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scotts Ridge Middle School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotts Ridge Middle School?
Scotts Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Scotts Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotts Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides Scotts Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,411 students), East Ridge Middle School (489 students), and Barlow Mountain Elementary School (377 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.