Ridley School District
- 901 MORTON AVE SUITE 100
- FOLSOM, PA 19033
- (610) 534-1900
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.7% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,546 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,758 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 411 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.3% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 80.8% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 76.5% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.6% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 77.8% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.3% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.6% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 76.6% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 75.6% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 70.4% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.4% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 82.4% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.4% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 72.3% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 77.9% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.1% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 64.8% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 59.6% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 66.3% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 56.7% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.5% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.7% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.4% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 63.9% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 65.3% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.4% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.4% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.9% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 74.1% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 64.2% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.9% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 60.6% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 65.4% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.3% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 73.8% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.8% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 37.9% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 44.3% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.4% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 72.2% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 54.4% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 71.4% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.5% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 63.9% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 65.3% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.6% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 25.2% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 30.7% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.6% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 92.6% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 92.8% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 70.0% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,758 | 14.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 483 |
| 1st Grade Students | 254 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 358 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 404 |
| 4th Grade Students | 408 |
| 5th Grade Students | 419 |
| 6th Grade Students | 397 |
| 7th Grade Students | 433 |
| 8th Grade Students | 481 |
| 9th Grade Students | 542 |
| 10th Grade Students | 592 |
| 11th Grade Students | 476 |
| 12th Grade Students | 457 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 125 |
| Hispanic | 100 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 450 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,002 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,919 |
| Female | 2,763 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 411 | 14.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 165 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 189 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 44 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 97 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 12 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 293 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| School Administrators | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 |
| Student Support Services | 13 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 201 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $80,021,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $59,067,000 | 73.8% |
| Property Tax | $53,944,000 | 67.4% |
| Public Utility Tax | $72,000 | 0.09% |
| All Other Taxes | $567,000 | 0.7% |
| Other School Systems | $1,074,000 | 1.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $257,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $1,436,000 | 1.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $114,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,580,000 | 2.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $23,000 | 0.03% |
| Total State Revenues | $18,961,000 | 23.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $9,980,000 | 12.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,435,000 | 4.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,700,000 | 3.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $91,000 | 0.1% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $37,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch Programs | $72,000 | 0.09% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $281,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $579,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $1,786,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,993,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $686,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $199,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $19,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $534,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Other | $550,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $67,230,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $46,777,000 | 69.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,388,000 | 27.4% |
| Student Support | $3,034,000 | 3.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,021,000 | 1.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,363,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $3,031,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,343,000 | 7.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,960,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Support Services | $1,636,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,065,000 | 3.1% |
| Food Services | $2,065,000 | 2.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 469 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 54 | 2.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Ridley School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 5,758
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 411
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| AMOSLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
549 Amosland Rd
Morton, PA Public | KG-5 | 517 | 16.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EDDYSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9th and Simpson Streets
Eddystone, PA Public | KG-5 | 222 | 11.5 |  Review This School |
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| EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
525 8th Ave
Folsom, PA Public | KG-5 | 323 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| GRACE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Seventh Ave
Swarthmore, PA Public | KG-5 | 310 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
333 Constitution Ave
Ridley Park, PA Public | KG-5 | 452 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LEEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
620 East Chester Pk
Ridley Park, PA Public | KG-5 | 238 | 11.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
901 Morton Ave
Folsom, PA Public | 9-12 | 2,067 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| RIDLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
Free and Dupont Streets
Ridley Park, PA Public | 6-8 | 1,311 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WOODLYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
School Ln and Colson
Woodlyn, PA Public | KG-5 | 264 | 10.8 | Review This School |
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