Ridgewood Middle School vs Westwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewood Middle School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
Westwood Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
| Measure | Ridgewood Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana | Westwood Elementary School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 218 | #617 of 697 |
| National rank | #8656 of 15,369 | #32089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 39.8).
- •Ridgewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Ridgewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 88.5%).
- •Westwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Ridgewood Middle School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 419.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ridgewood Middle School better than Westwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 39.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ridgewood Middle School and Westwood Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood Middle School: 521. Westwood Elementary School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood Middle School and Westwood Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Ridgewood Middle School is 185th of 218 and Westwood Elementary School is 617th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).