Ridley Middle School

Summary:

Ridley Middle School is a public middle school located in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, serving 1,286 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ridley School District, which is ranked 397 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ridley Middle School has a higher percentage of White students (67.11%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Math (27.5%) and Science (47.6%) were significantly below the state averages (39.3% and 65.6%, respectively). Additionally, Ridley Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students (55.75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Springton Lake Middle School and Strath Haven Middle School.

However, Ridley Middle School's performance for specific subgroups, such as African American students and students with disabilities, is relatively stronger compared to the overall school performance. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past several years, which is a positive indicator of student retention and engagement. Despite these strengths, Ridley Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 395 out of 835 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2014-2015 to 491 out of 893 in 2022-2023, suggesting a need for improvement in academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 400 Free St.
       Ridley Park, PA  19078


(610) 534-1900

District: Ridley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
491st of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,901 Help


Students who attend Ridley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ridley High School

Feeder schools for Ridley Middle School:

Elementary:    Amosland Elementary School
    Eddystone Elementary School
    Edgewood Elementary School
    Grace Park Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,286

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
African American:
18.0%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridley Middle School ranks worse than 55% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.28. (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 (67.1%), African American (18%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridley Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridley Middle School is $20,901.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ridley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridley Middle School 491st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Ridley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ridley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridley School District 397th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ridley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.45 395th 643 38.6%
2004 54.27 375th 663 43.4%
2005 57.12 351st 687 48.9%
2006 54.67 406th 736 44.8%
2007 55.21 412th 749 45.0%
2008 45.52 503rd 753 33.2%
2009 51.94 459th 770 40.4%
2010 44.71 553rd 805 31.3%
2011 40.27 592nd 825 28.2%
2012 48.19 538th 834 35.5%
2013 52.42 447th 758 41.0%
2014 56.73 381st 728 47.7%
2015 55.74 395th 835 52.7%
2016 51.08 471st 870 45.9%
2017 43.56 525th 877 40.1%
2018 49.56 478th 861 44.5%
2019 45.96 526th 891 41.0%
2021 44.05 467th 797 41.4%
2022 44.21 519th 883 41.2%
2023 48.28 491st 893 45.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ridley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.07 114th 187 39.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.37 482nd 874 44.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ridley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.31 150th 660 77.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ridley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.39 98th 421 76.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.12 167th 362 53.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ridley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.17 474th 681 30.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Ridley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 905 34 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1991 916 43 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 977
1992 961 53 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1993 1045 55 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
1994 1139 56 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1202
1995 1136 79 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1240
1996 1136 79 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1240
1997 1126 86 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1221
1998 1164 96 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1289
1999 1206 85 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1312
2000 1286 76 9 5 7 n/a n/a 0 1383
2001 1248 82 10 3 6 n/a n/a 0 1349
2002 1288 89 18 11 15 n/a n/a 0 1421
2003 1288 89 18 11 15 n/a n/a 0 1421
2004 1250 85 19 7 21 n/a n/a 0 1382
2005 1282 89 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1393
2006 1245 99 20 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1383
2007 1204 118 22 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1366
2008 1214 105 36 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1373
2009 1164 103 37 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1326
2010 1148 100 36 23 2 n/a n/a 2 1311
2011 1116 117 25 29 2 0 0 0 1289
2012 1120 121 23 28 1 0 0 0 1293
2013 1118 121 24 28 0 0 3 0 1294
2014 1087 132 28 27 2 1 6 0 1283
2015 1035 152 29 30 3 0 12 0 1261
2016 1012 144 38 40 2 0 14 0 1250
2017 1020 166 40 48 0 0 23 0 1297
2018 1018 175 43 62 4 0 37 0 1339
2019 967 196 39 69 5 0 46 0 1322
2020 932 190 37 60 6 0 79 0 1304
2021 905 197 37 66 5 0 77 0 1287
2022 921 208 29 72 4 1 77 0 1312
2023 863 231 28 74 4 1 85 0 1286

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 Ridley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 958 62.0 15.4 0
1991 977 63.0 15.5 n/a
1992 1035 67.0 15.4 n/a
1993 1123 68.0 16.5 n/a
1994 1202 68.0 17.7 n/a
1995 1240 71.0 17.5 n/a
1996 1240 71.0 17.5 n/a
1997 1221 68.5 17.8 n/a
1998 1289 76.5 16.8 n/a
1999 1312 82.5 15.9 n/a
2000 1383 89.5 15.5 22.3
2001 1349 94.5 14.3 21.1
2002 1421 101.0 14.1 18.3
2003 1421 101.0 14.1 18.3
2004 1382 102.0 13.5 19.6
2005 1393 101.0 13.8 18.7
2006 1383 103.5 13.4 24.7
2007 1366 102.5 13.3 25.4
2008 1373 97.5 14.1 24.9
2009 1326 96.2 13.8 25.6
2010 1311 98.9 13.2 26.4
2011 1289 94.9 13.5 27.9
2012 1293 93.3 13.8 26.8
2013 1294 91.5 14.1 31.8
2014 1283 83.5 15.3 33.6
2015 1261 84.0 15.0 37.7
2016 1250 86.0 14.5 42.2
2017 1297 86.6 14.9 42.2
2018 1339 88.6 15.1 43.3
2019 1322 90.2 14.6 45.8
2020 1304 92.2 14.1 46.9
2021 1287 92.0 13.9 44
2022 1312 90.0 14.5 43.3
2023 1286 93.3 13.7 55.8

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 Ridley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 958 62.0 15.4 0
1991 977 63.0 15.5 n/a
1992 1035 67.0 15.4 n/a
1993 1123 68.0 16.5 n/a
1994 1202 68.0 17.7 n/a
1995 1240 71.0 17.5 n/a
1996 1240 71.0 17.5 n/a
1997 1221 68.5 17.8 n/a
1998 1289 76.5 16.8 n/a
1999 1312 82.5 15.9 n/a
2000 1383 89.5 15.5 22.3
2001 1349 94.5 14.3 21.1
2002 1421 101.0 14.1 18.3
2003 1421 101.0 14.1 18.3
2004 1382 102.0 13.5 19.6
2005 1393 101.0 13.8 18.7
2006 1383 103.5 13.4 24.7
2007 1366 102.5 13.3 25.4
2008 1373 97.5 14.1 24.9
2009 1326 96.2 13.8 25.6
2010 1311 98.9 13.2 26.4
2011 1289 94.9 13.5 27.9
2012 1293 93.3 13.8 26.8
2013 1294 91.5 14.1 31.8
2014 1283 83.5 15.3 33.6
2015 1261 84.0 15.0 37.7
2016 1250 86.0 14.5 42.2
2017 1297 86.6 14.9 42.2
2018 1339 88.6 15.1 43.3
2019 1322 90.2 14.6 45.8
2020 1304 92.2 14.1 46.9
2021 1287 92.0 13.9 44
2022 1312 90.0 14.5 43.3
2023 1286 93.3 13.7 55.8

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 Ridley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $302 (2.4%) $12,422 (97.6%) $12,725
2020 $284 (1.4%) $19,673 (98.6%) $19,956
2021 $2,855 (13.4%) $18,413 (86.6%) $21,268
2022 $497 (2.4%) $20,404 (97.6%) $20,901

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridley 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 526th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 491st of 893 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Ridley Middle School)32.132.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridley Middle School)62.651
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Ridley Middle School)32.832
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridley Middle School)56.950.4
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Ridley Middle School)25.718.5
 7.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Ridley Middle School)4447.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridley Middle School)47.548
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Ridley Middle School)30.227.5
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Ridley Middle School)4447.6
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ridley Middle School)55.649.9
 5.7%
   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 Students13221286
 2.7%
African American196231
 17.9%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian3928
 28.2%
Hispanic6974
 7.2%
Pacific Islander01
White967863
 10.8%
Two or More Races4685
 84.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%55.8%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,286 students attended Ridley Middle School.

Students at Ridley Middle School are 67% White, 18% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Ridley Middle School usually go on to attend Ridley High School

Ridley Middle School ranks 491st of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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