Serving 975 students in grades 7-8, Ridgeview Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgeview Middle School's student population of 975 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
975 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgeview Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3381 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Middle School's ranking?
Ridgeview Middle School is ranked #3381 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ridgeview Middle School often compared to?
Ridgeview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Acres Middle School, La Joya Middle School, Valley Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Middle School?
975 students attend Ridgeview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ridgeview Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview Middle School?
Ridgeview Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Middle School offer ?
Ridgeview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ridgeview Middle School part of?
Ridgeview Middle School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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