Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Public 5-8

 300 Delanco Rd
       Edgewater Park, NJ  08010


(609) 871-3434

District: Edgewater Park Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
668th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,109 Help


Feeder schools for Samuel M Ridgway Middle School:

Elementary:    Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.2%
African American:
33.6%
Hispanic:
22.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.7% Help


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Compare Details Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks worse than 89.3% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Student population at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), African American (33.6%), Hispanic (22.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School is $14,109.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Samuel M Ridgway Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Samuel M Ridgway Middle School 668th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Samuel M Ridgway Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Edgewater Park Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgewater Park Township School District 547th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.92 400th 574 30.3%
2004 64.51 272nd 588 53.7%
2005 46.59 396th 599 33.9%
2006 52.69 388th 615 36.9%
2007 38.49 464th 631 26.5%
2008 29.17 496th 640 22.5%
2009 44.24 452nd 664 31.9%
2010 38.64 477th 677 29.5%
2011 40.78 479th 684 30.0%
2012 43.28 456th 677 32.6%
2013 41.13 476th 704 32.4%
2014 43.20 457th 717 36.3%
2015 52.61 325th 713 54.4%
2016 49.14 359th 713 49.6%
2017 39.72 439th 712 38.3%
2018 35.77 485th 716 32.3%
2019 32.60 511th 745 31.4%
2022 24.60 560th 745 24.8%
2023 13.78 668th 748 10.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.60 144th 202 28.7%
2019 36.72 134th 227 41.0%
2022 44.24 128th 270 52.6%
2023 29.64 217th 288 24.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.46 224th 471 52.4%
2019 35.84 302nd 492 38.6%
2021 25.89 305th 401 23.9%
2022 29.88 377th 535 29.5%
2023 21.81 437th 505 13.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 317th 522 39.3%
2019 40.32 314th 541 42.0%
2021 41.57 254th 467 45.6%
2022 35.16 353rd 549 35.7%
2023 21.13 463rd 568 18.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.81 474th 680 30.3%
2019 37.61 467th 703 33.6%
2021 26.12 448th 625 28.3%
2022 30.53 495th 726 31.8%
2023 16.78 613th 720 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.98 450th 675 33.3%
2019 28.62 506th 697 27.4%
2021 22.71 469th 635 26.1%
2022 19.49 595th 730 18.5%
2023 11.86 663rd 718 7.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.32 114th 326 65.0%
2019 43.67 176th 326 46.0%
2021 43.78 145th 291 50.2%
2022 37.86 220th 356 38.2%
2023 26.39 293rd 361 18.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.62 344th 504 31.7%
2019 46.87 277th 524 47.1%
2021 30.29 348th 480 27.5%
2022 32.89 403rd 591 31.8%
2023 16.94 523rd 587 10.9%
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Rank History for White students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.21 416th 497 16.3%
2019 22.10 421st 504 16.5%
2021 17.75 396th 435 9.0%
2022 15.69 458th 512 10.5%
2023 5.55 488th 509 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 278 61 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 258 68 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 254 89 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1991 248 81 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 283 91 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 260 101 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 276 112 15 18 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 292 122 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1996 292 122 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 244 104 14 11 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1999 238 111 8 16 6 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 227 117 10 31 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 214 124 13 32 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2002 193 141 14 33 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 193 141 14 33 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 184 133 16 36 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 178 138 9 35 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 172 134 7 33 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 173 132 7 36 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 163 112 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 145 124 10 43 0 0 0 0 322
2010 167 137 9 44 0 0 0 0 357
2011 141 124 12 65 0 0 0 0 342
2012 134 118 11 62 0 0 1 0 326
2013 140 131 12 74 0 0 3 0 360
2014 130 129 17 74 0 0 9 0 359
2015 131 109 12 78 0 0 11 0 341
2016 128 90 13 83 0 0 19 0 333
2017 123 94 6 87 0 0 15 0 325
2018 121 99 6 113 0 0 15 0 354
2019 138 111 7 97 0 0 20 0 373
2020 152 120 8 107 0 0 19 0 406
2021 147 121 10 109 0 0 19 0 406
2022 159 122 5 94 0 1 25 0 406
2023 155 140 9 93 1 0 19 0 417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 27.0 13.4 n/a
1989 344 28.0 12.2 n/a
1990 360 28.0 12.8 9.4
1991 350 29.0 12.0 7.7
1992 402 28.0 14.3 9.5
1993 389 27.3 14.2 11.8
1994 421 28.3 14.9 14.5
1995 433 28.3 15.3 14.5
1996 433 28.3 15.3 14.5
1998 374 28.5 13.1 16.3
1999 379 28.5 13.3 23.5
2000 385 29.5 13.1 33
2001 383 30.3 12.6 31.3
2002 381 31.0 12.3 33.6
2003 381 31.0 12.3 33.6
2004 369 32.0 11.5 35.8
2005 360 33.0 10.9 n/a
2006 346 31.0 11.2 34.1
2007 348 31.0 11.2 21
2008 324 29.0 11.2 34.3
2009 322 23.8 8.5 32
2010 357 23.0 15.5 38.7
2011 342 18.4 18.5 44.7
2012 326 23.4 13.8 43.3
2013 360 26.2 13.7 41.4
2014 359 28.6 12.5 52.6
2015 341 30.0 11.3 39.3
2016 333 27.0 12.3 51.7
2017 325 26.4 12.3 39.4
2018 354 27.6 12.8 46
2019 373 29.6 12.6 57.9
2020 406 31.0 13.0 58.6
2021 406 29.0 14.0 56.4
2022 406 33.0 12.3 37.9
2023 417 34.0 12.2 54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 27.0 13.4 n/a
1989 344 28.0 12.2 n/a
1990 360 28.0 12.8 9.4
1991 350 29.0 12.0 7.7
1992 402 28.0 14.3 9.5
1993 389 27.3 14.2 11.8
1994 421 28.3 14.9 14.5
1995 433 28.3 15.3 14.5
1996 433 28.3 15.3 14.5
1998 374 28.5 13.1 16.3
1999 379 28.5 13.3 23.5
2000 385 29.5 13.1 33
2001 383 30.3 12.6 31.3
2002 381 31.0 12.3 33.6
2003 381 31.0 12.3 33.6
2004 369 32.0 11.5 35.8
2005 360 33.0 10.9 n/a
2006 346 31.0 11.2 34.1
2007 348 31.0 11.2 21
2008 324 29.0 11.2 34.3
2009 322 23.8 8.5 32
2010 357 23.0 15.5 38.7
2011 342 18.4 18.5 44.7
2012 326 23.4 13.8 43.3
2013 360 26.2 13.7 41.4
2014 359 28.6 12.5 52.6
2015 341 30.0 11.3 39.3
2016 333 27.0 12.3 51.7
2017 325 26.4 12.3 39.4
2018 354 27.6 12.8 46
2019 373 29.6 12.6 57.9
2020 406 31.0 13.0 58.6
2021 406 29.0 14.0 56.4
2022 406 33.0 12.3 37.9
2023 417 34.0 12.2 54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $345 (2.4%) $13,764 (97.6%) $14,109

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 511th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 668th of 748 Middle schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)35.336.5
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewater Park Township School District)35.336.5
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)3526.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edgewater Park Township School District)3526.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)38.813.5
 25.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewater Park Township School District)38.813.5
 25.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)23.56.3
 17.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Edgewater Park Township School District)23.56.3
 17.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)47.925
 22.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewater Park Township School District)47.925
 22.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)37.913.4
 24.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Edgewater Park Township School District)37.913.4
 24.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)49.329.3
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewater Park Township School District)49.329.3
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)29.33.6
 25.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Edgewater Park Township School District)29.33.6
 25.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)86.761.1
 25.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Edgewater Park Township School District)86.761.1
 25.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Samuel M Ridgway Middle School)86.761.1
 25.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Edgewater Park Township School District)86.761.1
 25.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students373417
 11.8%
African American111140
 26.1%
American Indian01
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic9793
 4.1%
Pacific Islander00
White138155
 12.3%
Two or More Races2019
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%54.7%
 3.2%


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Samuel M Ridgway Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of New Jersey middle schools.

Students at Samuel M Ridgway Middle School are 37% White, 34% African American, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Samuel M Ridgway Middle School.


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