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#1900 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 40% in state
Blue Mountain Middle School
Middle School · Hendrick Hudson Central School District · Cortlandt Manor, NY
A Hendrick Hudson Central School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 14, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Mountain Middle School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Mountain Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$152,334
Median home value
$532,600
Median rent
$1,913/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 841 | Compare → |
| Pierre Van Cortlandt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Mildred E Strang Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 823 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hendrick Hudson Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $36,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Mountain Middle School is listed in HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Mountain Middle School
Blue Mountain Middle School is a public middle school in Cortlandt Manor, NY, part of Hendrick Hudson Central School District, serving approximately 528 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,900 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Mountain Middle School
What grades does Blue Mountain Middle School serve?
Blue Mountain Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Blue Mountain Middle School?
Blue Mountain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Mountain Middle School rank in NY?
Blue Mountain Middle School ranks #1,900 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Blue Mountain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Mountain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blue Mountain Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Mountain Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blue Mountain Middle School a charter school?
No, Blue Mountain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Mountain Middle School a Title I school?
No, Blue Mountain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Mountain Middle School?
31.4% of students at Blue Mountain Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (914) 257-5700
- Area population (ZIP 10567)
- 20,260
- Area average commute
- 41.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10567; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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