Ridley SD School District

901 Morton Ave Suite 100
Folsom, PA 19033
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ridley SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,463 students in Ridley SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Ridley SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
5,463 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
397 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Ridley SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#330 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ridley SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridley SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridley SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ridley SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
163 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
293 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
782 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
14%
14%
# White Students
3,870 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
71%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
337 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
332
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
413
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
395
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
392
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
424
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
445
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
449
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
476
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
446
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
481
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,838 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,565 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ridley SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$129 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Ridley SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,838
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ridley SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,565
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ridley SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ridley SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leedom Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 East Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Amosland Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
549 Amosland Rd
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 534-1900
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 Constitution Ave
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Grace Park Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1097 Seventh Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 534-1900
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 8th Ave
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 534-1900
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Ridley High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Morton Avenue
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 237-8034
Grades: 9-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #77.
Ridley MiddleSchool
Math: 18% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Free St.
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,312 students
Rank: #88.
Woodlyn Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Colson Rd.
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 534-1900
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Eddystone Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 E. 9th Street
Crum Lynne, PA 19022
(610) 534-1900
Grades: K-5
| 220 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ridley SD School District?
Ridley SD School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,463 students.
What is the rank of Ridley SD School District?
Ridley SD School District is ranked #332 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridley SD School District?
71% of Ridley SD School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridley SD School District?
Ridley SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Ridley SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,565 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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