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Best Schools in Ruffsdale, PA
Ruffsdale, PA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,028 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Ruffsdale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ruffsdale, PA
The top high schools in Ruffsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hempfield Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1661 Students
2. Yough Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
3. Southmoreland Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ruffsdale, PA
The top middle schools in Ruffsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hempfield Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Southmoreland Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
3. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ruffsdale, PA
The top elementary schools in Ruffsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. H W Good El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 267 Students
2. Stanwood El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
3. Mendon El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 226 Students
4. Southmoreland El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 546 Students
5. Southmoreland Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ruffsdale, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ruffsdale, PA has a total population of 2,091 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ruffsdale, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ruffsdale, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ruffsdale, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ruffsdale, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ruffsdale, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ruffsdale, PA
How many schools are in Ruffsdale, PA?
Ruffsdale, PA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,028 students in total.
How do schools in Ruffsdale perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ruffsdale score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Ruffsdale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ruffsdale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Ruffsdale
2 of 2 schools in Ruffsdale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Ruffsdale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.