Ridgway Area MS

Ridgway Area SD
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
198 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ridgway Area Middle School, located at 1403 Hill Street in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, serves as a core component of the Ridgway Area School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and preparation for high school. As part of a small-town district, the school aims to foster a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and extracurricular activities to develop well-rounded skills.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ridgway Area School District, which prioritizes student achievement and community involvement. Through its website, the district provides resources for families, including information on academic programming, athletic opportunities, and school policies. By maintaining a localized approach to education, Ridgway Area Middle School strives to meet the specific needs of its student body while upholding the standards and educational values held by the district.
198
Total Students
13.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    184 (92.9%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.5%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.0%)
  • Black
    2 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ridgway Area SD
Phone: (814)773-3164
Website: http://www.rasd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 71
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 65
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
St Marys Area MS
Saint Marys Area SD
459 Students
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857 (9.1 miles away)
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