Excellent
#168 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 6% in state
Based on limited data
Blue Mountain EL West Sch
Elementary School · Blue Mountain Sd · Friedensburg, PA
A Blue Mountain Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 North Front St, Friedensburg, PA 17972
- Math 67% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Blue Mountain EL West Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Mountain EL West Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,998
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17972; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Haven EL CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 4.4 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Blue Mountain EL East SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 623 | 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.
Blue Mountain Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,079NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Mountain EL West Sch is listed in Blue Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Mountain EL West Sch
Blue Mountain EL West Sch is a public elementary school in Friedensburg, PA, part of Blue Mountain Sd, serving approximately 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Mountain EL West Sch
What grades does Blue Mountain EL West Sch serve?
Blue Mountain EL West Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blue Mountain EL West Sch?
Blue Mountain EL West Sch has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain EL West Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain EL West Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Mountain EL West Sch rank in PA?
Blue Mountain EL West Sch ranks #168 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Blue Mountain EL West Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Mountain EL West Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 EL West Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Mountain EL West Sch has 67% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Is Blue Mountain EL West Sch a charter school?
No, Blue Mountain EL West Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Mountain EL West Sch a Title I school?
No, Blue Mountain EL West Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Mountain EL West Sch?
37.5% of students at Blue Mountain EL West Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (570) 739-4461
- Area population (ZIP 17972)
- 11,294
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 17972; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24
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