Blue Ridge MiddleSchool

5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 233 students in grades 6-8, Blue Ridge MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Ridge MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Blue Ridge MiddleSchool's student population of 233 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Ridge MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge MiddleSchool is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1566 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
38%
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58%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
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14%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ridge MiddleSchool's ranking?
Blue Ridge MiddleSchool is ranked #1566 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blue Ridge MiddleSchool often compared to?
Blue Ridge MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School, Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School, Northeast Bradford Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge MiddleSchool?
233 students attend Blue Ridge MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Blue Ridge MiddleSchool students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge MiddleSchool?
Blue Ridge MiddleSchool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge MiddleSchool offer ?
Blue Ridge MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge MiddleSchool part of?
Blue Ridge MiddleSchool is part of Blue Ridge SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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