East Ridge Middle School

www.ridgefield.org

489 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Ridge Middle School (ERMS), located at 10 East Ridge Road in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Ridgefield Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, the institution strives to balance high educational standards with social-emotional growth, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, East Ridge Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, which allow students to explore their personal interests and talents. The school maintains a strong emphasis on communication between staff, students, and parents, utilizing a collaborative approach to ensure student success. With a commitment to modern educational practices, ERMS prepares its students for the transition to high school by promoting both academic achievement and the development of strong character.

489

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	47
Black	3
Asian	32
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
384 (78.5%)
Hispanic
47 (9.6%)
Asian
32 (6.5%)
Two or More
21 (4.3%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(203)894-5500
Website:	http://www.ridgefield.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 159

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 164