East Ridge Middle School
#98 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#2514 of 15,369 nationally
About East Ridge Middle School
East Ridge Middle School is a public middle located in Clermont, in the Lake school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,089 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 98th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,089.
There are 11 schools in Clermont; East Ridge Middle School ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Ridge Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Ridge Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East Ridge High School
Clermont · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,683 students · 575 m away
Lost Lake Elementary School
Clermont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
997 students · 1.5 km away
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy
Clermont · Charter high · Grades 6–12
262 students · 1.9 km away
Windy Hill Middle School
Clermont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,017 students · 3.1 km away
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Minneola · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,096 students · 3.5 km away
Aurelia M. Cole Academy
Clermont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,500 students · 4.1 km away
Cypress Ridge Elementary School
Clermont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students · 4.3 km away
Imagine Schools at South Lake
Clermont · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,064 students · 4.5 km away
Lake Minneola High School
Minneola · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,309 students · 4.7 km away
Minneola Charter School
Minneola · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,763 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Pompano Beach Middle School
Pompano Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
Three Oaks Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,091 students
Kernan Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
Diplomat Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
Western Pines Community Middle
Royal Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
Punta Gorda Middle School
Punta Gorda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Ridge Middle School a good school?
East Ridge Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #98 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Ridge Middle School rank in Florida?
East Ridge Middle School ranks #98 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #2514 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Ridge Middle School?
East Ridge Middle School had 1,089 students in 2025.
Is East Ridge Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
East Ridge Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Ridge Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Ridge Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.