Grace Park El Sch vs Ridley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Park El Sch
Swarthmore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
Ridley MS
Ridley Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,291 students
| Measure | Grace Park El Sch Swarthmore, Pennsylvania | Ridley MS Ridley Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,627 | #350 of 521 |
| National rank | #15323 of 50,301 | #8084 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 1,291 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 1,291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Swarthmore | Ridley Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace Park El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 48.0).
- •Grace Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Grace Park El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Grace Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 56.7%).
- •Ridley MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •Ridley MS is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 366.
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 Grace Park El Sch better than Ridley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Grace Park El Sch ranks higher (64.2 vs 48.0 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 Grace Park El Sch and Ridley MS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Swarthmore and Ridley Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Park El Sch: 366. Ridley MS: 1,291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Park El Sch and Ridley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Grace Park El Sch is 696th of 1,627 and Ridley MS is 350th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).