Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ridgeline Montessori ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeline Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeline Montessori's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
School Motto
鈥淥ur aim is not only to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core.鈥
School Rankings
Ridgeline Montessori ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeline Montessori is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
78%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeline Montessori's ranking?
Ridgeline Montessori is ranked #69 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Ridgeline Montessori often compared to?
Ridgeline Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Coburg Community Charter School, Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Ridgeline Montessori?
250 students attend Ridgeline Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ridgeline Montessori students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeline Montessori?
Ridgeline Montessori has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgeline Montessori offer ?
Ridgeline Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeline Montessori part of?
Ridgeline Montessori is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgeline Montessori located?
Ridgeline Montessori is located in the Fox Hollow neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Fox Hollow.
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