Ridge Park Elementary School vs. Whitemarsh Elementary School
Should I attend Ridge Park Elementary School or Whitemarsh Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ridge Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Whitemarsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Ridge Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Whitemarsh Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
533 students
440 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#108 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
149
117
Grade 1 Students
117
103
Grade 2 Students
125
119
Grade 3 Students
142
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
3%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
72%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
