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#2770 of 2,846 schools in PA

Ringgold MS

Middle School · Ringgold Sd · Monongahela, PA

A Ringgold Sd middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2 Ram Dr, Monongahela, PA 15063

  • Math 22% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-22.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$16,102
Chronic Absenteeism42.1%

Students at Ringgold MS score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ringgold MS 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charleroi Area MSEnrollment path unverified4.96–84.3 mi310Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Ringgold Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 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 MS is listed in Ringgold SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ringgold MS

Ringgold MS is a public middle school in Monongahela, PA, part of Ringgold Sd, serving approximately 743 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,770 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ringgold MS

What grades does Ringgold MS serve?

Ringgold MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Ringgold MS?

Ringgold MS has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold MS is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ringgold MS rank in PA?

Ringgold MS ranks #2,770 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Ringgold MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Ringgold MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ringgold MS has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ringgold MS a charter school?

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

Is Ringgold MS a Title I school?

No, Ringgold MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ringgold MS?

49.4% of students at Ringgold 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
743
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.1%
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.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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