Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blue Mountain El East School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Mountain El East School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Orwigsburg, PA, covering approximately 123.2 square miles. The typical driving time to the school from different parts of the zone is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Mountain El East School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
609 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Mountain El East School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain El East School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mountain El East School's ranking?
Blue Mountain El East School is ranked #795 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blue Mountain El East School often compared to?
Blue Mountain El East Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Mountain El East School?
609 students attend Blue Mountain El East School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Blue Mountain El East School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Mountain El East School?
Blue Mountain El East School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain El East School offer ?
Blue Mountain El East School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blue Mountain El East School part of?
Blue Mountain El East School is part of Blue Mountain School District.
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