Excellent
#22 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Maple Ridge EL Sch
Elementary School · Somerset Area Sd · Somerset, PA
A Somerset Area Sd elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 New Centerville Rd, Somerset, PA 15501
- Math 82% proficient (2010)
- Reading 72% proficient (2010)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Ridge EL Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2009, reaching 77% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maple 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerset), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,797
Median home value
$162,300
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Somerset Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Ridge EL Sch is listed in Somerset Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Ridge EL Sch
Maple Ridge EL Sch is a public elementary school in Somerset, PA, part of Somerset Area Sd, serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Ridge EL Sch
What grades does Maple Ridge EL Sch serve?
Maple Ridge EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Maple Ridge EL Sch?
Maple Ridge EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge EL Sch 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 Maple Ridge EL Sch rank in PA?
Maple Ridge EL Sch ranks #22 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Maple Ridge EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Ridge EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Maple Ridge EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Ridge EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Maple Ridge EL Sch a charter school?
No, Maple Ridge EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Ridge EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Maple Ridge EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Ridge EL Sch?
54.7% of students at Maple 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (814) 445-6677
- Area population (ZIP 15501)
- 16,447
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 15501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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