Top Rankings
Blue Mountain SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,451 students in Blue Mountain SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Blue Mountain SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,451 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Blue Mountain SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
22 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,233 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
171
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
198
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,033 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,930 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,033
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,930
$23,089
Best Blue Mountain SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Randel St.
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Grades: K-2
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue Mountain SD School District?
Blue Mountain SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,451 students.
What is the rank of Blue Mountain SD School District?
Blue Mountain SD School District is ranked #130 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Mountain SD School District?
91% of Blue Mountain SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Mountain SD School District?
Blue Mountain SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Blue Mountain SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,930 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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