Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Blue Mountain MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain MiddleSchool is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mountain MiddleSchool's ranking?
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool is ranked #1380 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blue Mountain MiddleSchool often compared to?
Blue Mountain MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamburg Area Middle School, James S Wilson MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Mountain MiddleSchool?
594 students attend Blue Mountain MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Blue Mountain MiddleSchool students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 MiddleSchool?
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain MiddleSchool offer ?
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain MiddleSchool part of?
Blue Mountain MiddleSchool is part of Blue Mountain SD School District.
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