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#1959 of 2,846 schools in PA
Blue Ridge MS
Middle School · Blue Ridge Sd · New Milford, PA
A Blue Ridge Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5150 School Road, New Milford, PA 18834
- Math 19% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Ridge MS score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Blue Ridge 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,000
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Mountain Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Blue Ridge Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Ridge MS is listed in Blue Ridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ridge MS
Blue Ridge MS is a public middle school in New Milford, PA, part of Blue Ridge Sd, serving approximately 228 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,959 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Ridge MS
What grades does Blue Ridge MS serve?
Blue Ridge MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Blue Ridge MS?
Blue Ridge MS has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge MS is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Ridge MS rank in PA?
Blue Ridge MS ranks #1,959 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Blue Ridge MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ridge MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Ridge MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge MS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blue Ridge MS a charter school?
No, Blue Ridge MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Ridge MS a Title I school?
No, Blue Ridge MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Ridge MS?
100.0% of students at Blue Ridge 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
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Susquehanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (570) 465-3177
- Area population (ZIP 18834)
- 3,272
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 50
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 18834; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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