Maple Ridge Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maple Ridge Elementary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maple Ridge Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Maple Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Maple Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Maple Ridge Elementary School?
522 students attend Maple Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Maple Ridge Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Ridge Elementary School?
Maple Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Maple Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple Ridge Elementary School part of?
Maple Ridge Elementary School is part of Somerset Area School District.
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