Blue Mountain SD School District

685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#129 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Blue Mountain SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Mountain SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Mountain SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Blue Mountain SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Blue Mountain SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$49 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Blue Mountain SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,033
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Blue Mountain SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,930
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Blue Mountain SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Blue Mountain SD School District Public Schools (2024)

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 El Cressona School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 60-64%)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
685 Red Dale Rd
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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