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Apollo-ridge MS
Middle School · Apollo-ridge Sd · Spring Church, PA
An Apollo-ridge Sd middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1829 State Route 56, Spring Church, PA 15686
- Math 23% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apollo-ridge MS score 38% 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 13 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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
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Where Apollo-ridge MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Apollo-ridge Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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 MS is listed in Apollo-Ridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apollo-ridge MS
Apollo-ridge MS is a public middle school in Spring Church, PA, part of Apollo-ridge Sd, serving approximately 262 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,954 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% 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 MS
What grades does Apollo-ridge MS serve?
Apollo-ridge MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Apollo-ridge MS?
Apollo-ridge MS has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo-ridge MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo-ridge MS is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apollo-ridge MS rank in PA?
Apollo-ridge MS ranks #1,954 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Apollo-ridge MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Apollo-ridge MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo-ridge MS has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Apollo-ridge MS a charter school?
No, Apollo-ridge MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apollo-ridge MS a Title I school?
No, Apollo-ridge MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apollo-ridge MS?
100.0% of students at Apollo-ridge MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- 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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