WOODRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

569 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wood Ridge Middle School, located at 2109 Gravois Road in High Ridge, Missouri, is a public middle school serving students within the Northwest R-I School District. As a key educational facility for the community, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. The campus serves as a central hub for students in the High Ridge area, emphasizing the district’s commitment to preparing learners for success at the secondary level.

The school generally provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by various elective offerings and extracurricular activities. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students, Wood Ridge Middle School aims to build a foundation of critical thinking, responsibility, and community engagement. Through its partnership with families and the broader Northwest R-I school community, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their academic potential.

569

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WOODRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	61
Black	7
Asian	10
Two or More	41

White
450 (79.1%)
Hispanic
61 (10.7%)
Two or More
41 (7.2%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)
Black
7 (1.2%)

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:	NORTHWEST R-I
Phone:	(636)677-3577
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 196

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 204