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Ridgway Area Middle School

Summary:

Ridgway Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, part of the Ridgway Area School District. With 202 students, the school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, currently ranking 121 out of 891 middle schools in the state.

Ridgway Area Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in PSSA test scores across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 65.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53%, and 58.1% proficiency in math, compared to 40.4% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well for its low socioeconomic status students, ranking 53 out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools for this subgroup with a 5-star rating.

When compared to nearby Kane Area Middle School and St. Marys Area Middle School, Ridgway Area Middle School outperforms both in academic metrics, such as PSSA test scores and overall state rankings. This suggests that Ridgway Area Middle School is providing a higher-quality education compared to its regional counterparts. The school's steady increase in per-student spending, coupled with a relatively stable enrollment, indicates that it is investing resources to maintain its high level of academic performance and support student needs.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1403 Hill St
       Ridgway, PA  15853

(814) 773-3164

District: Ridgway Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,036 Help


Students who attend Ridgway Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ridgway Area High School

Feeder schools for Ridgway Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
African American:
2.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details Ridgway Area Middle School ranks better than 86.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.57. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), African American (2.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgway Area Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgway Area Middle School is $16,036.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgway Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway Area Middle School 121st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Ridgway Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ridgway Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway Area School District 137th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.79 39th 643 93.9%
2004 64.46 277th 663 58.2%
2005 82.24 110th 687 84.0%
2006 65.46 279th 736 62.1%
2007 70.73 225th 749 70.0%
2008 65.51 285th 753 62.2%
2009 73.06 198th 770 74.3%
2010 61.69 359th 805 55.4%
2011 76.24 167th 825 79.8%
2012 81.23 101st 834 87.9%
2013 83.18 75th 758 90.1%
2014 81.30 91st 728 87.5%
2015 87.88 65th 835 92.2%
2016 85.24 100th 870 88.5%
2017 87.92 75th 877 91.4%
2018 87.30 76th 861 91.2%
2019 84.37 108th 891 87.9%
2021 81.98 107th 797 86.6%
2022 85.53 93rd 883 89.5%
2023 85.37 99th 893 88.9%
2024 82.57 121st 891 86.4%
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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 71st 874 91.9%
2024 87.70 53rd 877 94.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgway Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.30 167th 860 80.6%
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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 244th 660 63.0%
2024 30.24 474th 672 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgway Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.29 100th 870 88.5%
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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 124th 681 81.8%
2024 69.40 159th 673 76.4%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 257 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1989 285 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1990 270 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1991 371 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1992 409 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 395 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 328 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 321 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1996 321 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1997 310 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 310 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 310 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 282 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2001 260 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2002 247 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 247 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 230 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 220 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2006 246 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2007 259 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 250 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 229 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2010 226 5 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 228 5 3 3 1 0 0 0 240
2012 218 4 2 2 0 0 1 0 227
2013 216 3 1 2 0 0 2 0 224
2014 213 5 3 2 0 0 1 0 224
2015 217 2 3 3 0 0 3 0 228
2016 190 4 2 4 0 0 3 0 203
2017 161 3 1 9 0 0 3 0 177
2018 148 4 1 5 0 1 5 0 164
2019 148 2 1 1 0 1 3 0 156
2020 169 1 1 0 1 2 4 0 178
2021 180 1 1 0 1 2 5 0 190
2022 175 2 1 1 0 2 4 0 185
2023 194 2 1 3 0 0 2 0 202
2024 188 5 1 2 0 0 5 0 201

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
2024 201 13.6 14.7 53.7

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
2024 201 13.6 14.7 53.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 108th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 99th 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)61.474.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Area Middle School)75.876.2
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Ridgway Area Middle School)66.758.6
 8.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Area Middle School)71.465.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Ridgway Area Middle School)51.138.3
 12.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Ridgway Area Middle School)76.663.3
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgway Area Middle School)66.768.3
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Ridgway Area Middle School)59.657.6
 2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Ridgway Area Middle School)76.663.3
 13.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridgway Area Middle School)71.670.3
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students156202
 29.5%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White148194
 31.1%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%55.9%
 8.5%

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

Students at Ridgway Area Middle School are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Ridgway Area Middle School ranks 121st of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Ridgway Area Middle School.


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