At a glance
Reported students
948
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
612
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School: 948 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 931
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Pickerington. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Pickerington Local. NCES reports 948 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (41.4%) and White (34.3%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.35
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.3%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black41.4%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pickerington Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
922 reported students
Harmon Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
632 reported students
Toll Gate Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
592 reported students
Diley Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
587 reported students
Toll Gate Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
948 reported students
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
652 reported students
Public schools near Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diley Middle School Middle · Pickerington Local | 05–06 | 587 | 0.9 mi |
| Harmon Middle School Middle · Pickerington Local | 05–06 | 632 | 2.3 mi |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High Middle · Pickerington Local | 07–08 | 922 | 2.6 mi |
| Toll Gate Middle School Middle · Pickerington Local | 05–06 | 592 | 3.1 mi |
| Baldwin Road Junior High School Middle · Reynoldsburg City | 06–08 | 781 | 4.8 mi |
| Groveport Madison Middle School North Middle · Groveport Madison Local | 06–08 | 485 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
What grades does Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School serve?
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pickerington Local.
How many students attend Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School?
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School reported 948 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 931 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 948 students and 50.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pickerington Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School in?
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School is part of Pickerington Local, based in Pickerington, OH, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Diley Middle School (0.9 mi), Harmon Middle School (2.3 mi), Pickerington Lakeview Junior High (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.