Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Blue Mountain Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Mountain Middle School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Mountain Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1846 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
36%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
49%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mountain Middle School's ranking?
Blue Mountain Middle School is ranked #1846 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Blue Mountain Middle School often compared to?
Blue Mountain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierre Van Cortlandt School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Blue Mountain Middle School?
528 students attend Blue Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Blue Mountain Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain Middle School?
Blue Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain Middle School offer ?
Blue Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain Middle School part of?
Blue Mountain Middle School is part of Hendrick Hudson Central School District.
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