Francis S Grandinetti El Sch vs Ridgway Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis S Grandinetti El Sch
Ridgway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Ridgway Area MS
Ridgway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
| Measure | Francis S Grandinetti El Sch Ridgway, Pennsylvania | Ridgway Area MS Ridgway, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #655 of 1,627 | #179 of 521 |
| National rank | #13894 of 50,301 | #3743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Ridgway | Ridgway |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgway Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 66.3).
- •Ridgway Area MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Ridgway Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 63.2%).
- •Francis S Grandinetti El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.2).
- •Francis S Grandinetti El Sch is the larger school with 359 students compared with 198.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Francis S Grandinetti El Sch better than Ridgway Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgway Area MS ranks higher (68.2 vs 66.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Francis S Grandinetti El Sch and Ridgway Area MS?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ridgway and Ridgway in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis S Grandinetti El Sch: 359. Ridgway Area MS: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis S Grandinetti El Sch and Ridgway Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Francis S Grandinetti El Sch is 655th of 1,627 and Ridgway Area MS is 179th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).