Spring Ridge Elementary School

1211 Broadcasting Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Spring Ridge El Sch serves the northeast part of the Reading, PA school district, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spring Ridge Elementary School's student population of 575 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Empowered to create their own future!

School Rankings

Spring Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Ridge Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1417 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

53%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
39%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
42%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
58%
0.67

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
11%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1417 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyomissing Hills El Center, Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Spring Ridge Elementary School?
575 students attend Spring Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Spring Ridge Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Ridge Elementary School?
Spring Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Spring Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Ridge Elementary School part of?
Spring Ridge Elementary School is part of Wilson School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Spring Ridge El Sch serves the northeast part of the Reading, PA school district, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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