Blue Mountain El Cressona School

45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 229 students in grades 3-5, Blue Mountain El Cressona School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Mountain El Cressona School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Blue Mountain El Cressona School's student population of 229 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Mountain El Cressona School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain El Cressona School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#613 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
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54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Mountain El Cressona School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Mountain El Cressona School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blue Mountain El Cressona School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
90%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Blue Mountain El Cressona School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Mountain El Cressona School's ranking?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School is ranked #613 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blue Mountain El Cressona School often compared to?
Blue Mountain El Cressona Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Mountain El Cressona School?
229 students attend Blue Mountain El Cressona School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Blue Mountain El Cressona School students are White, 5% 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 El Cressona School?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain El Cressona School offer ?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain El Cressona School part of?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School is part of Blue Mountain SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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