Ridgedale Middle School

71 RIDGEDALE AVENUE
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932

ridgedale.fpks.org

321 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ridgedale Middle School, located at 71 Ridgedale Avenue in Florham Park, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the local community. As a central pillar of the Florham Park School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary school and high school, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development. It is known for its focus on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while emphasizing critical thinking and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ridgedale Middle School places a high value on community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, allowing students to explore their interests and build strong peer connections. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Ridgedale Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of responsibility and academic excellence in its students as they navigate their formative middle school years.

321

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgedale Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	32
Black	26
Asian	37
Two or More	17

White
209 (65.1%)
Asian
37 (11.5%)
Hispanic
32 (10.0%)
Black
26 (8.1%)
Two or More
17 (5.3%)

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:	Florham Park School District
Phone:	(973)822-3855
Website:	http://ridgedale.fpks.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 119

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 93