- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ridgefield, WA
View Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for View Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530735001108
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
View Ridge Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
View Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, View Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, WA.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530735001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
View Ridge Middle School grew from 591 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 530735001108 · Ridgefield, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 20.8:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,249 students)
View Ridge Middle School grew from 591 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
View Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgefield Hig
Ridgefield High School
1,249 students
- South Ridge El
South Ridge Elementary
758 students
- Union Ridge El
Union Ridge Elementary
708 students
- This school
View Ridge Middle School
666 students
- Sunset Ridge I
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
616 students
- Wisdom Ridge A 200
Wisdom Ridge Academy
200 students
What this shows View Ridge Middle School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How View Ridge Middle School compares
View Ridge Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$14,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, View Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $14,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How View Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wisdom Ridge Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to View Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about View Ridge Middle School
How many students attend View Ridge Middle School?
View Ridge Middle School has 666 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ridgefield, WA. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at View Ridge Middle School?
20.3% of students at View Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of View Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at View Ridge Middle School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for View Ridge Middle School?
View Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 View Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, View Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides View Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,249 students), South Ridge Elementary (758 students), and Union Ridge Elementary (708 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.