Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School's student population of 201 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School often compared to?
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain El East School, Schuylkill Haven El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School?
201 students attend Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School?
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School offer ?
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School part of?
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School is part of Blue Mountain SD School District.
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