Chestnut Ridge MS

Chestnut Ridge SD
3281 Valley Road
Fishertown, PA 15539
418 Students
Middle School 3rd - 7th
School Overview
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is located in the rural community of Fishertown, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key educational institution within the Chestnut Ridge School District. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing foundational learning, character development, and preparation for high school. As part of a close-knit district, the school benefits from a community-oriented atmosphere where faculty and staff work to foster student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school typically emphasizes a balanced approach that incorporates extracurricular activities, sports, and social development. Located in Bedford County, the school reflects the values of its surrounding area, prioritizing a safe and supportive setting for adolescents. For families in the Fishertown area, Chestnut Ridge Middle School serves as a vital bridge between elementary education and the more specialized academic demands of the high school level.
418
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    406 (97.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chestnut Ridge SD
Phone: (814)839-4195
Grade Range: 3rd - 7th
Total Students: 418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 82
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 93
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 100
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bedford MS
Bedford Area SD
403 Students
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522 (9.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th