Walnut Ridge School (Closed 2012)

Walnut Ridge School serves 148 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
148 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
85-89%
76%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walnut Ridge School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
70-74%
73%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walnut Ridge School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Walnut Ridge School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Walnut Ridge School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
95%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Walnut Ridge School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walnut Ridge School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Walnut Ridge School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walnut Ridge School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walnut Ridge School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Ridge School?
148 students attend Walnut Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Walnut Ridge School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Ridge School?
Walnut Ridge School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Ridge School offer ?
Walnut Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Ridge School part of?
Walnut Ridge School is part of Ellwood City Area School District.

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