Blue Mountain Middle School

Summary:

Blue Mountain Middle School is a public middle school located in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 575 students. The school is part of the Blue Mountain School District, which is ranked 166 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Mountain Middle School consistently performs above the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 35.1% in Math, 61.6% in Science, and 57.6% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance in Math has been a particular strength, with 6th-grade students outperforming the state average by over 4 percentage points. Blue Mountain Middle School also has strong performance among specific student subgroups, particularly female students and students with disabilities, ranking 256 out of 860 Pennsylvania middle schools for female students and 131 out of 672 for students with disabilities in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Fleetwood Middle School, Tamaqua Area Middle School, and Hamburg Area Middle School, Blue Mountain Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, particularly in Math and Science proficiency. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 34.09% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than some nearby schools. Blue Mountain Middle School also maintains a higher per-student spending level and a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 685 Red Dale Rd
       Orwigsburg, PA  17961


(570) 366-0546

District: Blue Mountain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
296th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,832 Help


Students who attend Blue Mountain Middle School usually attend:

High:    Blue Mountain High School

Feeder schools for Blue Mountain Middle School:

Elementary:    Blue Mountain Elementary East School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.1%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Mountain Middle School ranks better than 66.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.05. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Mountain Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Mountain Middle School is $14,832.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Mountain Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Mountain Middle School 296th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Blue Mountain Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Blue Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Mountain School District 166th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Mountain Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Blue Mountain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.43 59th 643 90.8%
2004 78.94 130th 663 80.4%
2005 86.36 71st 687 89.7%
2006 75.10 169th 736 77.0%
2007 70.93 223rd 749 70.2%
2008 67.59 269th 753 64.3%
2009 70.84 218th 770 71.7%
2010 69.15 254th 805 68.4%
2011 77.06 155th 825 81.2%
2012 76.96 178th 834 78.7%
2013 64.60 322nd 758 57.5%
2014 61.55 325th 728 55.4%
2015 59.29 351st 835 58.0%
2016 64.03 324th 870 62.8%
2017 65.56 297th 877 66.1%
2018 68.25 274th 861 68.2%
2019 70.34 254th 891 71.5%
2021 68.99 218th 797 72.6%
2022 66.39 282nd 883 68.1%
2023 57.40 380th 893 57.4%
2024 66.05 296th 891 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Mountain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.09 308th 874 64.8%
2024 57.57 357th 877 59.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Blue Mountain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.92 256th 860 70.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blue Mountain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.38 179th 660 72.9%
2024 67.62 131st 672 80.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Mountain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.86 335th 870 61.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Mountain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.82 119th 362 67.1%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Mountain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.35 434th 681 36.3%
2024 48.85 337th 673 49.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Blue Mountain Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 697 5 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1989 361 5 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 584 6 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 628 1 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1992 653 1 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1993 662 1 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1994 708 1 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1995 660 0 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 660 0 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 690 1 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 717 1 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1999 744 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2000 728 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2001 705 2 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 697 7 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2003 697 7 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2004 664 6 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2005 670 8 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2006 687 8 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2007 681 13 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2008 685 10 13 21 0 n/a n/a 1 730
2009 671 9 11 17 0 n/a n/a 3 711
2010 646 7 7 19 1 n/a n/a 3 683
2011 602 1 5 13 1 2 6 0 630
2012 629 1 5 9 1 1 5 0 651
2013 638 3 8 12 1 0 6 0 668
2014 631 5 8 14 1 0 8 0 667
2015 616 5 5 19 1 0 14 0 660
2016 611 2 5 18 1 0 15 0 652
2017 629 5 7 17 0 1 11 0 670
2018 619 4 9 18 0 0 10 0 660
2019 570 5 8 25 0 0 8 0 616
2020 570 3 4 21 0 0 8 0 606
2021 526 3 7 24 0 0 12 0 572
2022 542 4 6 23 0 0 19 0 594
2023 524 3 5 28 1 0 14 0 575

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Mountain Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 27.0 26.5 n/a
1989 375 28.5 13.1 n/a
1990 600 32.0 18.7 0
1991 643 33.6 19.1 n/a
1992 670 34.5 19.4 n/a
1993 681 28.6 23.8 n/a
1994 727 29.6 24.6 n/a
1995 680 29.8 22.8 n/a
1996 680 29.8 22.8 n/a
1997 711 30.0 23.7 n/a
1998 729 33.0 22.1 n/a
1999 752 34.5 21.8 n/a
2000 735 36.0 20.4 13.1
2001 720 35.0 20.6 12.9
2002 725 32.9 22.0 11.7
2003 725 32.9 22.0 11.7
2004 693 35.4 19.6 14.1
2005 700 38.5 18.2 12.1
2006 722 40.7 17.7 16.6
2007 721 44.7 16.1 16.8
2008 730 44.6 16.4 16.5
2009 711 46.0 15.4 17.9
2010 683 48.1 14.1 18.7
2011 630 45.1 13.9 19.5
2012 651 44.5 14.6 22.7
2013 668 43.4 15.3 27.5
2014 667 41.4 16.0 25.8
2015 660 41.0 16.0 24.8
2016 652 42.0 15.5 26.2
2017 670 42.8 15.6 26.7
2018 660 40.4 16.3 30.2
2019 616 39.6 15.5 31
2020 606 39.5 15.3 28.1
2021 572 37.5 15.2 32.7
2022 594 37.5 15.8 30.8
2023 575 45.3 12.6 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Mountain Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 27.0 26.5 n/a
1989 375 28.5 13.1 n/a
1990 600 32.0 18.7 0
1991 643 33.6 19.1 n/a
1992 670 34.5 19.4 n/a
1993 681 28.6 23.8 n/a
1994 727 29.6 24.6 n/a
1995 680 29.8 22.8 n/a
1996 680 29.8 22.8 n/a
1997 711 30.0 23.7 n/a
1998 729 33.0 22.1 n/a
1999 752 34.5 21.8 n/a
2000 735 36.0 20.4 13.1
2001 720 35.0 20.6 12.9
2002 725 32.9 22.0 11.7
2003 725 32.9 22.0 11.7
2004 693 35.4 19.6 14.1
2005 700 38.5 18.2 12.1
2006 722 40.7 17.7 16.6
2007 721 44.7 16.1 16.8
2008 730 44.6 16.4 16.5
2009 711 46.0 15.4 17.9
2010 683 48.1 14.1 18.7
2011 630 45.1 13.9 19.5
2012 651 44.5 14.6 22.7
2013 668 43.4 15.3 27.5
2014 667 41.4 16.0 25.8
2015 660 41.0 16.0 24.8
2016 652 42.0 15.5 26.2
2017 670 42.8 15.6 26.7
2018 660 40.4 16.3 30.2
2019 616 39.6 15.5 31
2020 606 39.5 15.3 28.1
2021 572 37.5 15.2 32.7
2022 594 37.5 15.8 30.8
2023 575 45.3 12.6 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Mountain Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $23 (0.2%) $13,573 (99.8%) $13,595
2020 $130 (0.9%) $13,853 (99.1%) $13,984
2021 $376 (2.5%) $14,748 (97.5%) $15,125
2022 $194 (1.3%) $14,638 (98.7%) $14,832

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Mountain Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 254th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 380th of 893 Middle schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Blue Mountain Middle School)44.722.9
 21.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Middle School)76.155.3
 20.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Blue Mountain Middle School)45.529.9
 15.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Middle School)72.860.4
 12.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Blue Mountain Middle School)29.922.1
 7.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Blue Mountain Middle School)65.567
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Middle School)60.954.4
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Blue Mountain Middle School)4025.1
 14.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Blue Mountain Middle School)65.567
 1.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Middle School)69.756.8
 12.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students616575
 6.7%
African American53
 40%
American Indian01
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic2528
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White570524
 8.1%
Two or More Races814
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31%34.1%
 3.1%


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Blue Mountain Middle School ranks 296th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Blue Mountain Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 575 students attended Blue Mountain Middle School.

Students who attend Blue Mountain Middle School usually go on to attend Blue Mountain High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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