Serving 229 students in grades 3-5, Blue Mountain El Cressona School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Mountain El Cressona School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Blue Mountain El Cressona School's student population of 229 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Mountain El Cressona School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain El Cressona School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
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 Mountain El Cressona School's ranking?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School is ranked #260 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blue Mountain El Cressona School often compared to?
Blue Mountain El Cressona Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Mountain El Cressona School?
229 students attend Blue Mountain El Cressona School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Blue Mountain El Cressona School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 El Cressona School?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain El Cressona School offer ?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain El Cressona School part of?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School is part of Blue Mountain SD School District.
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