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#1204 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Apollo-ridge EL Sch
Elementary School · Apollo-ridge Sd · Spring Church, PA
An Apollo-ridge Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1831 State Route 56, Spring Church, PA 15686
- Math 46% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apollo-ridge EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Apollo-ridge EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,083
Median home value
$205,600
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
97.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiski Area East Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–4 | 4.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Apollo-ridge Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apollo-ridge EL Sch is listed in Apollo-Ridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apollo-ridge EL Sch
Apollo-ridge EL Sch is a public elementary school in Spring Church, PA, part of Apollo-ridge Sd, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,204 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apollo-ridge EL Sch
What grades does Apollo-ridge EL Sch serve?
Apollo-ridge EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Apollo-ridge EL Sch?
Apollo-ridge EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo-ridge EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo-ridge EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apollo-ridge EL Sch rank in PA?
Apollo-ridge EL Sch ranks #1,204 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Apollo-ridge EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Apollo-ridge EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apollo-ridge EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo-ridge EL Sch has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Apollo-ridge EL Sch a charter school?
No, Apollo-ridge EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apollo-ridge EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Apollo-ridge EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apollo-ridge EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Apollo-ridge EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (724) 478-6000
- Area population (ZIP 15686)
- 1,099
- Area median age
- 49.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15686; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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