Middle Schools in Ridley School District

Ridley School District in Pennsylvania has only one middle school, Ridley Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has consistently lagged behind state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) well below the state's benchmarks.

Ridley Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 458 and 497 out of 873 to 893 middle schools in Pennsylvania, and it is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in the 2024-2025 school year were 26.1% in Math and 42.3% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 41.7% in Math and 48.5% in ELA. Despite relatively high spending per student at $24,888, the school's academic performance remains a concern, potentially due to factors such as a higher student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of students (56.01%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Ridley Middle School has a relatively low dropout rate of 1.4%, the overall data suggests that the school faces challenges in providing effective instruction and support to its students. Addressing these issues, such as improving resource allocation and instructional practices, could be crucial in driving positive change and improving the educational outcomes for the students at Ridley Middle School within the Ridley School District.