Top Rankings
Blue Mountain SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,906 students in Blue Mountain SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Blue Mountain SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,906 Students
1,671,062 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
124,350 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Blue Mountain SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 676 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,209 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
78,130 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
249,124 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
25 Students
237,601 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,631 Students
1,013,297 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,519 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
88,902 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
268
114,224
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
120,874
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
126,245
# Students in 3rd Grade:
252
120,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
260
126,467
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
127,501
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
129,322
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
130,160
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
138,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
131,949
# Students in 12th Grade:
233
129,591
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,662. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,810 is less than the state median of $23,086. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,896
$23,662
Spending / Student
$16,810
$23,086
Best Blue Mountain SD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Randel St.
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Grades: K-2
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Grades: K-5
| 623 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
20 North Front St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue Mountain SD School District?
Blue Mountain SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,906 students.
What is the rank of Blue Mountain SD School District?
Blue Mountain SD School District is ranked #212 out of 676 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Mountain SD School District?
90% of Blue Mountain SD School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 SD School District?
Blue Mountain SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Blue Mountain SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,810 is less than the state median of $23,086. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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