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#2005 of 2,846 schools in PA
Blue Mountain MS
Middle School · Blue Mountain Sd · Orwigsburg, PA
A Blue Mountain Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
685 Red Dale Rd, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
- Math 35% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Mountain MS score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Mountain MS 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orwigsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,354
Median home value
$223,700
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17961; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Haven MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–7 | 4.7 mi | 264 | 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
- #4 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 MS is listed in Blue Mountain SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Mountain MS
Blue Mountain MS is a public middle school in Orwigsburg, PA, part of Blue Mountain Sd, serving approximately 571 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,005 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Mountain MS
What grades does Blue Mountain MS serve?
Blue Mountain MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Blue Mountain MS?
Blue Mountain MS has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain MS is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Mountain MS rank in PA?
Blue Mountain MS ranks #2,005 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Blue Mountain MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Mountain MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Mountain MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blue Mountain MS a charter school?
No, Blue Mountain MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Mountain MS a Title I school?
No, Blue Mountain MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Mountain MS?
38.9% of students at Blue Mountain MS 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
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (570) 366-0546
- Area population (ZIP 17961)
- 6,711
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 · 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.
- 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 17961; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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