Summary:
The Ridgway, Pennsylvania area is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Ridgway Area School District. The standout performer in the district is Ridgway Area Middle School, which consistently ranks in the top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools and has received a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years. The school's test scores in both math and English language arts are significantly above the state and district averages, indicating strong academic achievement.
While not the highest-ranked high school, Ridgway Area High School still performs well, ranking in the top 40% of Pennsylvania high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 87.9% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate. In contrast, Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School has more mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the state and district averages in test scores and others below.
The data also reveals notable differences in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, with the elementary school having the highest rate at 61.85% and the high school the lowest at 40.93%. This suggests the district may have pockets of higher economic disadvantage, which could impact student performance and resource allocation. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the high school level ($23,981) compared to the elementary school ($14,943) is an interesting finding that warrants further exploration to ensure funds are being effectively utilized to support student outcomes.
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