Blue Mountain SD School District

685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Blue Mountain SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,906 students in Blue Mountain SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Blue Mountain SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,906 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blue Mountain SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#208 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
36%
62%
55%
71%
57%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,810 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,896
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,810
$23,119

Best Blue Mountain SD School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 Randel St.
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Grades: K-2
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Grades: K-5
| 623 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
20 North Front St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Grades: K-5
| 467 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blue Mountain SD School District?
Blue Mountain SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,906 students.
What is the rank of Blue Mountain SD School District?
Blue Mountain SD School District is ranked #213 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Mountain SD School District?
90% of Blue Mountain SD School District students are White, 6% 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 13:1, which is lower 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 $16,810 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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