River Ridge is a public middle/high school complex founded in 1991 in New Port Richey, Florida. It was Florida's first joint middle/high school complex and is a part of the Pasco County School System. Both schools have their own classrooms, media center, and administrators.
Serving 1,066 students in grades 6-8, River Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,066 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1601 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Royal Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge Middle School's ranking?
River Ridge Middle School is ranked #1601 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are River Ridge Middle School often compared to?
River Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seven Springs Middle School, Chasco Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Middle School?
1,066 students attend River Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of River Ridge Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge Middle School?
River Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Ridge Middle School offer ?
River Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge Middle School part of?
River Ridge Middle School is part of Pasco School District.
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