Top Rankings
Blue Ridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,018 students in Blue Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Blue Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,018 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blue Ridge School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#368 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,439 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,990
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,439
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Blue Ridge School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3177
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3177
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue Ridge School District?
Blue Ridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,018 students.
What is the rank of Blue Ridge School District?
Blue Ridge School District is ranked #353 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Ridge School District?
92% of Blue Ridge School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Ridge School District?
Blue Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Blue Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,439 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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