Is Ridgway Area Middle School a good school?

Ridgway Area Middle School ranks 99 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ridgway Area Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Ridgway Area Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ridgway Area Middle School?

Students at Ridgway Area Middle School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Ridgway Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ridgway Area Middle School usually go on to attend Ridgway Area High School

Ridgway Area Middle School in Ridgway PA

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ridgway Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway Area Middle School 99^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Ridgway Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ridgway Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway Area School District 210^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgway Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgway Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	89.79	39^th	643	93.9%
2004	64.46	277^th	663	58.2%
2005	82.24	110^th	687	84.0%
2006	65.46	279^th	736	62.1%
2007	70.73	225^th	749	70.0%
2008	65.51	285^th	753	62.2%
2009	73.06	198^th	770	74.3%
2010	61.69	359^th	805	55.4%
2011	76.24	167^th	825	79.8%
2012	81.23	101^st	834	87.9%
2013	83.18	75^th	758	90.1%
2014	81.30	91^st	728	87.5%
2015	87.88	65^th	835	92.2%
2016	85.24	100^th	870	88.5%
2017	87.92	75^th	877	91.4%
2018	87.30	76^th	861	91.2%
2019	84.37	108^th	891	87.9%
2021	81.98	107^th	797	86.6%
2022	85.53	93^rd	883	89.5%
2023	85.37	99^th	893	88.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgway Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.77	71^st	874	91.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ridgway Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.07	244^th	660	63.0%

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Rank History for White students at Ridgway Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.17	124^th	681	81.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Ridgway Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	257	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1989	285	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	288
1990	270	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1991	371	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
1992	409	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
1993	395	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	396
1994	328	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	332
1995	321	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	323
1996	321	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	323
1997	310	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
1998	310	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	315
1999	310	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	314
2000	282	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	286
2001	260	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	263
2002	247	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	255
2003	247	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	255
2004	230	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	235
2005	220	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	223
2006	246	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	249
2007	259	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	267
2008	250	5	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	259
2009	229	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	238
2010	226	5	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	241
2011	228	5	3	3	1	0	0	240
2012	218	4	2	2	0	0	1	227
2013	216	3	1	2	0	0	2	224
2014	213	5	3	2	0	0	1	224
2015	217	2	3	3	0	0	3	228
2016	190	4	2	4	0	0	3	203
2017	161	3	1	9	0	0	3	177
2018	148	4	1	5	0	1	5	164
2019	148	2	1	1	0	1	3	156
2020	169	1	1	0	1	2	4	178
2021	180	1	1	0	1	2	5	190
2022	175	2	1	1	0	2	4	185
2023	194	2	1	3	0	0	2	202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgway Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	19.0	13.7	n/a
1989	288	18.5	15.5	n/a
1990	274	18.5	14.8	0
1991	375	23.0	16.3	n/a
1992	410	27.0	15.1	n/a
1993	396	23.0	17.2	n/a
1994	332	17.0	19.5	n/a
1995	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1996	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1997	312	17.0	18.4	n/a
1998	315	17.0	18.5	n/a
1999	314	16.0	19.6	n/a
2000	286	19.0	15.1	0
2001	263	21.0	12.5	0
2002	255	20.0	12.8	0
2003	255	20.0	12.8	0
2004	235	17.9	13.1	0
2005	223	18.1	12.3	0
2006	249	17.7	14.1	0
2007	267	17.9	14.9	0
2008	259	18.5	14.0	n/a
2009	238	18.9	12.6	n/a
2010	241	18.5	13.0	47.7
2011	240	18.6	12.8	37.9
2012	227	17.9	12.6	40.1
2013	224	17.3	12.8	39.7
2014	224	17.2	13.0	41.5
2015	228	19.0	12.0	47.4
2016	203	19.0	10.6	48.8
2017	177	16.1	10.9	n/a
2018	164	14.0	11.6	n/a
2019	156	13.8	11.2	47.4
2020	178	12.6	14.0	n/a
2021	190	13.8	13.7	52.1
2022	185	14.0	13.1	44.9
2023	202	14.0	14.3	55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgway Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	19.0	13.7	n/a
1989	288	18.5	15.5	n/a
1990	274	18.5	14.8	0
1991	375	23.0	16.3	n/a
1992	410	27.0	15.1	n/a
1993	396	23.0	17.2	n/a
1994	332	17.0	19.5	n/a
1995	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1996	323	17.0	19.0	n/a
1997	312	17.0	18.4	n/a
1998	315	17.0	18.5	n/a
1999	314	16.0	19.6	n/a
2000	286	19.0	15.1	0
2001	263	21.0	12.5	0
2002	255	20.0	12.8	0
2003	255	20.0	12.8	0
2004	235	17.9	13.1	0
2005	223	18.1	12.3	0
2006	249	17.7	14.1	0
2007	267	17.9	14.9	0
2008	259	18.5	14.0	n/a
2009	238	18.9	12.6	n/a
2010	241	18.5	13.0	47.7
2011	240	18.6	12.8	37.9
2012	227	17.9	12.6	40.1
2013	224	17.3	12.8	39.7
2014	224	17.2	13.0	41.5
2015	228	19.0	12.0	47.4
2016	203	19.0	10.6	48.8
2017	177	16.1	10.9	n/a
2018	164	14.0	11.6	n/a
2019	156	13.8	11.2	47.4
2020	178	12.6	14.0	n/a
2021	190	13.8	13.7	52.1
2022	185	14.0	13.1	44.9
2023	202	14.0	14.3	55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgway Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$11,755 (100.0%)	$11,755
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$11,391 (100.0%)	$11,391
2021	$696 (5.2%)	$12,818 (94.9%)	$13,513
2022	$1,624 (10.1%)	$14,412 (89.9%)	$16,036

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgway Area Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 108^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 99^th of 893 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Ridgway Area Middle School)	61.4	74.2	12.8%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Area Middle School)	75.8	76.2	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Ridgway Area Middle School)	66.7	58.6	8.1%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Area Middle School)	71.4	65.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Ridgway Area Middle School)	51.1	38.3	12.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Ridgway Area Middle School)	76.6	63.3	13.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Area Middle School)	66.7	68.3	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Ridgway Area Middle School)	59.6	57.6	2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Ridgway Area Middle School)	76.6	63.3	13.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgway Area Middle School)	71.6	70.3	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	156	202	29.5%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	148	194	31.1%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	55.9%	8.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgway Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1403 Hill St	Ridgway	15853	Elk County	Ridgway Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 773-3164	202	14	14.3	55.9%	194 (96.0%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	85.4	99^th of 893 public middle schools	88.9%		85.5	93^rd of 883 public middle schools	89.5%	6	74.2	58.6	38.3	57.6	63.3	63.3	76.2	65.6	68.3	70.3	$16,036	$1,624	$14,412
St Marys Area Middle School	Public	6-8	979 S Saint Marys Rd	Saint Marys	15857	Elk County	Saint Marys Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 834-7831	426	33	13.0	100.0%	410 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	48.1	492^nd of 893 public middle schools	44.9%		44.6	515^th of 883 public middle schools	41.7%	23	38.1	18.5	14.7	25.1	62.1	62.1	55.5	42.8	46.6	48.9	$16,149	$627	$15,521
Kane Area Middle School	Public	6-8	400 W Hemlock Ave	Kane	16735	McKean County	Kane Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 837-6030	222	19	11.4	100.0%	213 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	57.3	383^rd of 893 public middle schools	57.1%		70.7	235^th of 883 public middle schools	73.4%	148	25.9	50.7	15.3	30.7	62.7	62.7	52.5	62.1	50.0	54.8	$18,210	$1,553	$16,657

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