- St Marys Area MS reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgway Area MS (409:1 vs. 184:1).
- St Marys Area MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridgway Area MS (78 vs. 33).
- Ridgway Area MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than St Marys Area MS (9 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
St Marys Area MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridgway Area MS (78 vs. 33).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
St Marys Area MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Ridgway Area MS (4 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ridgway Area MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than St Marys Area MS (9 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
St Marys Area MS reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgway Area MS (409:1 vs. 184:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ridgway Area MS
$18,778.35
St Marys Area MS
$16,742.77
Local revenue share
Ridgway Area MS
35.9%
St Marys Area MS
51%
State revenue share
Ridgway Area MS
53.8%
St Marys Area MS
40.9%
Federal revenue share
Ridgway Area MS
10.3%
St Marys Area MS
8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ridgway Area MS
13.4%
St Marys Area MS
17.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Elk County
$64,103
Elk County
$64,103
Poverty rate
Elk County
9.1%
Elk County
9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Elk County
19.9%
Elk County
19.9%
Unemployment rate
Elk County
3.7%
Elk County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.