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Blue Mountain School District

685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961-0188
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Blue Mountain School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,906 students in Blue Mountain School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51±¬ÁÏs in Blue Mountain School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), 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
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,906 Students
1,668,808 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blue Mountain School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#223 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
38%
62%
55%
71%
57%
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,694. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,810 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,896
$23,694
Spending / Student
$16,810
$23,117

Best Blue Mountain School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 Randel St.
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Gr: K-2 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Gr: 3-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
20 North Front St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 739-4461
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blue Mountain School District?
Blue Mountain School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,906 students.
What is the rank of Blue Mountain School District?
Blue Mountain School District is ranked #221 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Mountain School District?
90% of Blue Mountain 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 School District?
Blue Mountain 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,810 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,906 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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