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#1898 of 2,846 schools in PA

Ringgold EL Sch South

Elementary School · Ringgold Sd · Monongahela, PA

A Ringgold Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

120 Alexander Avenue, Monongahela, PA 15063

  • Math 37% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$16,102
Chronic Absenteeism37.5%

Students at Ringgold EL Sch South score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
75%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ringgold EL Sch South 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average600/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monongahela), 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

$65,274

Median home value

$149,000

Median rent

$862/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

80%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charleroi Area EL CtrEnrollment path unverified6.2K–51.3 mi603Compare →
Monessen EL CtrEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.9 mi325Compare →
Srces-madonna Catholic Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–82.5 mi89Compare →
William Penn EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.5K–53.7 mi329Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ringgold Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$16,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ringgold EL Sch South is listed in Ringgold SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ringgold EL Sch South

Ringgold EL Sch South is a public elementary school in Monongahela, PA, part of Ringgold Sd, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,898 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ringgold EL Sch South

What grades does Ringgold EL Sch South serve?

Ringgold EL Sch South serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Ringgold EL Sch South?

Ringgold EL Sch South has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold EL Sch South?

The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold EL Sch South is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ringgold EL Sch South rank in PA?

Ringgold EL Sch South ranks #1,898 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Ringgold EL Sch South's MySchoolScout rating?

Ringgold EL Sch South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Ringgold EL Sch South?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ringgold EL Sch South has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Ringgold EL Sch South a charter school?

No, Ringgold EL Sch South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ringgold EL Sch South a Title I school?

No, Ringgold EL Sch South is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ringgold EL Sch South?

66.4% of students at Ringgold EL Sch South 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.5%
Area population (ZIP 15063)
10,479
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
52.2
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 · 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 15063; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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