B
Good
72/100

Chestnut Ridge MS

📚 03 – 07 🏫 School
📍 3281 Valley Road, Fishertown, PA 15539
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
B
Students gain 1.07 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
403
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 1.07 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 67th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+1 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White64%45%reading -5 pts, math -3 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income57%37%reading +13 pts, math +14 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3281 Valley Road
City Fishertown
ZIP Code 15539
District 4205880
NCES School ID 420588000729
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15539

Understanding the community around Chestnut Ridge MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income N/A
Per Capita Income $16,932
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 0.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $138,600
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 87.9%
Renter-Occupied 12.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chestnut Ridge MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 97.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Black 0.7%
Two or More Races 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 403
Teachers (FTE) 36.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chestnut Ridge MS?
Chestnut Ridge MS has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge MS?
Chestnut Ridge MS has 403 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Chestnut Ridge MS serve?
Chestnut Ridge MS serves grades 03 – 07 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chestnut Ridge MS receive per student?
Chestnut Ridge MS receives $17,420 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chestnut Ridge MS in 15539 ▼
Avg Home Value
$200,178
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,071
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
12.1%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026