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#1211 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 43% in state
Chestnut Ridge MS
Middle School · Chestnut Ridge Sd · Fishertown, PA
A Chestnut Ridge Sd middle school serving grades 3rd – 7th.
3281 Valley Road, Fishertown, PA 15539
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chestnut Ridge MS score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chestnut Ridge MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$142,600
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15539; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Light SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 1–11 | 3.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chestnut Ridge Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chestnut Ridge MS is listed in Chestnut Ridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chestnut Ridge MS
Chestnut Ridge MS is a public middle school in Fishertown, PA, part of Chestnut Ridge Sd, serving approximately 403 students in grades 3rd-7th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chestnut Ridge MS
What grades does Chestnut Ridge MS serve?
Chestnut Ridge MS serves students in grades 3rd through 7th.
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge MS?
Chestnut Ridge MS has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge MS is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chestnut Ridge MS rank in PA?
Chestnut Ridge MS ranks #1,211 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chestnut Ridge MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Chestnut Ridge MS 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 Chestnut Ridge MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnut Ridge MS has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chestnut Ridge MS a charter school?
No, Chestnut Ridge MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chestnut Ridge MS a Title I school?
No, Chestnut Ridge MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chestnut Ridge MS?
57.6% of students at Chestnut 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
- 3rd – 7th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (814) 839-4195
- Area population (ZIP 15539)
- 303
- Area median age
- 53.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 15539; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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