RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

11646 TOWN CENTER RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34654

RRMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

1,026 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

River Ridge Middle School is a public school located in New Port Richey, Florida, and is part of the District School Board of Pasco County. Situated at 11646 Town Center Road, the school serves students in the middle grades and is part of a larger educational campus that shares its grounds with River Ridge High School. This shared location allows for a unique academic environment that fosters a sense of continuity for students as they transition from middle school to their secondary education.

The school operates under the mission of the Pasco County School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, student engagement, and a supportive learning environment. As an integral part of the local community, River Ridge Middle School offers a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and sports designed to promote the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its students. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources can visit the district’s official website at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us.

1,026

Total Students

56.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	743
Hispanic	155
Black	37
Asian	24
Two or More	65
American Indian	2

White
743 (72.4%)
Hispanic
155 (15.1%)
Two or More
65 (6.3%)
Black
37 (3.6%)
Asian
24 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(727)774-7200
Website:	http://RRMS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,026
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 333

Grade 7 341

Grade 8 352