Ridley Sd School District
School District · Folsom, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Ridley Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ridley Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Amosland EL Sch
Morton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leedom EL Sch
Ridley Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeview EL Sch
Ridley Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#229 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,575
+$2,435 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
5,645 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Ridley Sd ranks #229 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Ridley Sd's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Amosland EL Sch (7.8/10), Leedom EL Sch (7.6/10), and Lakeview EL Sch (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ridley Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ridley Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ridley Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amosland EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Leedom EL Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Lakeview EL Sch | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Woodlyn EL Sch | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Grace Park EL Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Eddystone EL Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Ridley HS | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Edgewood EL Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Ridley MS | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ridley Sd
Ridley Sd is a Folsom, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,645 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $20,575 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Ridley Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Amosland EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Ridley Sd students show an average math proficiency of 52.7% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ridley Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ridley Sd with test data.
Schools in Ridley Sd
9 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Folsom
- Total Enrollment
- 5,645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 409
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ridley Sd?
Ridley Sd has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ridley Sd?
The average composite rating for Ridley Sd is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ridley Sd?
Ridley Sd spends $20,575 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ridley Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ridley Sd is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ridley Sd?
Amosland EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Ridley Sd with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Ridley Sd?
Across schools in Ridley Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ridley Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Ridley Sd has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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