Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Chestnut Ridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Fishertown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 3-7 with a total enrollment of 418 students. The school is part of the Chestnut Ridge School District, which is ranked 157 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Chestnut Ridge Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with 97.13% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school has shown a mixed academic performance, ranking 313 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year with a 3-star rating, but previously earning a higher ranking of 189 out of 797 schools in 2020-2021 with a 4-star rating. The school has performed well for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 220 out of 874 Pennsylvania middle schools in this category and earning a 4-star rating. However, the school's performance for white students and disabled students is lower, ranking 359 out of 681 and 398 out of 660 Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively, with 2-star ratings.

Chestnut Ridge Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby North Star East Middle School and Tussey Mountain Middle School, with higher test scores and rankings. The school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past five school years and has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, which may have contributed to its improved academic performance. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 12.1 over the past three school years, suggesting a favorable learning environment.


Detail:

Public 3-7

 3281 Valley Road
       Fishertown, PA  15539-9843


(814) 839-4195

District: Chestnut Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,712 Help


Students who attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chestnut Ridge Senior High School

Feeder schools for Chestnut Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.1%
Hispanic:
1.7%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Compare Details Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks better than 61% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks better than 64.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.97. (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 (97.1%), Hispanic (1.7%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chestnut Ridge Middle School is $16,712.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chestnut Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chestnut Ridge Middle School 598th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chestnut Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chestnut Ridge Middle School 313th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Chestnut Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Chestnut Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chestnut Ridge School District 157th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chestnut Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.16 739th 1302 43.2%
2004 62.28 574th 1308 56.1%
2006 36.78 1190th 1545 23.0%
2007 45.07 1047th 1555 32.7%
2008 58.97 771st 1551 50.3%
2009 58.42 785th 1549 49.3%
2010 59.69 789th 1579 50.0%
2011 60.66 758th 1597 52.5%
2012 51.68 1027th 1599 35.8%
2013 46.95 1017th 1519 33.0%
2014 58.99 761st 1467 48.1%
2016 44.91 1003rd 1554 35.5%
2017 53.19 861st 1547 44.3%
2018 53.46 848th 1530 44.6%
2019 58.19 763rd 1544 50.6%
2021 59.26 655th 1433 54.3%
2022 70.27 490th 1534 68.1%
2023 64.89 598th 1534 61.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.13 333rd 1414 76.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.37 671st 1043 35.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.59 699th 1236 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chestnut Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.98 182nd 643 71.7%
2004 58.94 334th 663 49.6%
2005 70.76 224th 687 67.4%
2006 63.46 298th 736 59.5%
2007 58.96 369th 749 50.7%
2008 64.16 302nd 753 59.9%
2009 66.67 268th 770 65.2%
2010 65.72 305th 805 62.1%
2011 67.86 293rd 825 64.5%
2012 56.34 455th 834 45.4%
2013 63.59 334th 758 55.9%
2014 58.83 356th 728 51.1%
2016 53.20 457th 870 47.5%
2017 46.33 505th 877 42.4%
2018 46.98 499th 861 42.0%
2019 54.54 449th 891 49.6%
2021 71.41 189th 797 76.3%
2022 65.47 299th 883 66.1%
2023 63.97 313th 893 64.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.03 220th 874 74.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.10 398th 660 39.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.12 359th 681 47.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Chestnut Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 573 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 594 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1990 613 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1991 607 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1992 610 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1993 594 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1994 567 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1995 552 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 552 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 546 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 597 3 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 592 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2000 603 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2001 639 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2002 586 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2003 586 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2004 589 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 543 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 514 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 494 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2008 484 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2009 491 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2010 478 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 489
2011 497 6 1 5 0 0 2 0 511
2012 497 9 2 5 0 0 3 0 516
2013 506 8 2 5 0 0 1 0 522
2014 475 9 2 10 1 0 5 0 502
2015 540 9 0 14 3 0 11 0 577
2016 512 7 0 15 3 0 14 0 551
2017 528 4 0 14 3 0 9 0 558
2018 505 5 0 14 2 0 12 0 538
2019 496 4 1 13 2 0 8 0 524
2020 455 1 1 9 1 0 6 0 473
2021 438 4 1 9 1 0 4 0 457
2022 405 2 0 5 0 0 5 0 417
2023 406 3 0 7 0 0 2 0 418

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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 29.6 19.5 n/a
1989 598 31.6 18.9 n/a
1990 615 31.8 19.3 0
1991 612 32.0 19.1 n/a
1992 614 35.1 17.4 n/a
1993 599 28.0 21.4 n/a
1994 571 30.0 19.0 n/a
1995 557 29.0 19.2 n/a
1996 557 29.0 19.2 n/a
1997 554 31.0 17.9 n/a
1998 608 32.0 19.0 n/a
1999 602 33.0 18.2 n/a
2000 614 34.0 18.1 36.3
2001 647 36.0 18.0 34.8
2002 594 35.5 16.7 36.2
2003 594 35.5 16.7 36.2
2004 593 34.0 17.4 36.8
2005 546 32.2 17.0 39.4
2006 519 32.7 15.9 49.9
2007 498 31.4 15.9 47.4
2008 491 31.4 15.6 53.2
2009 502 30.9 16.2 53.8
2010 489 32.6 14.9 43.3
2011 511 32.8 15.5 40.5
2012 516 29.8 17.2 46.7
2013 522 30.4 17.1 47.7
2014 502 30.3 16.5 46
2015 577 39.0 14.7 52
2016 551 39.0 14.1 56.6
2017 558 38.6 14.4 56.3
2018 538 39.8 13.5 51.1
2019 524 40.1 13.0 52.7
2020 473 39.0 12.1 46.1
2021 457 37.6 12.1 46.8
2022 417 36.4 11.4 45.3
2023 418 35.6 11.7 54.3

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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 29.6 19.5 n/a
1989 598 31.6 18.9 n/a
1990 615 31.8 19.3 0
1991 612 32.0 19.1 n/a
1992 614 35.1 17.4 n/a
1993 599 28.0 21.4 n/a
1994 571 30.0 19.0 n/a
1995 557 29.0 19.2 n/a
1996 557 29.0 19.2 n/a
1997 554 31.0 17.9 n/a
1998 608 32.0 19.0 n/a
1999 602 33.0 18.2 n/a
2000 614 34.0 18.1 36.3
2001 647 36.0 18.0 34.8
2002 594 35.5 16.7 36.2
2003 594 35.5 16.7 36.2
2004 593 34.0 17.4 36.8
2005 546 32.2 17.0 39.4
2006 519 32.7 15.9 49.9
2007 498 31.4 15.9 47.4
2008 491 31.4 15.6 53.2
2009 502 30.9 16.2 53.8
2010 489 32.6 14.9 43.3
2011 511 32.8 15.5 40.5
2012 516 29.8 17.2 46.7
2013 522 30.4 17.1 47.7
2014 502 30.3 16.5 46
2015 577 39.0 14.7 52
2016 551 39.0 14.1 56.6
2017 558 38.6 14.4 56.3
2018 538 39.8 13.5 51.1
2019 524 40.1 13.0 52.7
2020 473 39.0 12.1 46.1
2021 457 37.6 12.1 46.8
2022 417 36.4 11.4 45.3
2023 418 35.6 11.7 54.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chestnut Ridge Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $485 (3.7%) $12,662 (96.3%) $13,148
2020 $675 (4.5%) $14,265 (95.5%) $14,940
2021 $1,586 (10.1%) $14,124 (89.9%) $15,711
2022 $1,677 (10.0%) $15,035 (90.0%) $16,712

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chestnut Ridge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 763rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 598th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.4%
Ranks 449th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 313th of 893 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)61.451.9
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)71.668.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)44.362.5
 18.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)87.387.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)62.570.8
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)45.240.2
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)66.455
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)31.829.7
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)66.368
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)4133.3
 7.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)53.861.2
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
All Grades Math (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)44.142.4
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)87.387.6
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chestnut Ridge Middle School)63.763.9
 0.2%
   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 Students524418
 20.2%
African American43
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic137
 46.2%
Pacific Islander00
White496406
 18.1%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%54.3%
 1.6%


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Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks 313th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Chestnut Ridge Middle School.

Students who attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Chestnut Ridge Senior High School


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