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Blue Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Blue Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in New Milford, Pennsylvania, serving 219 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Blue Ridge School District, which is ranked 336 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Blue Ridge Middle School has a mixed performance compared to state averages. While the school outperforms the state in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 60.6% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 53.8%, it lags behind in Math and Science. Only 16.4% of students are proficient or better in Math, well below the state average of 39.3%. However, the school performs better than the state in Science proficiency, with 64.2% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.6%.

Other notable characteristics of Blue Ridge Middle School include a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.9 to 12.8 students per teacher. The school's spending per student has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $17,134 to $20,658, which is higher than the state average. Despite these investments, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5150 School Road
       New Milford, PA  18834-9503

(570) 465-3177

District: Blue Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
446th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,470 Help


Students who attend Blue Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Blue Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Blue Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Blue Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
4.6%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Ridge Middle School ranks better than 50.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52. (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 (93.2%), Hispanic (4.6%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Ridge Middle School is $17,470.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blue Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge Middle School 446th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Blue Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Blue Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge School District 336th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Blue Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.00 445th 643 30.8%
2004 41.59 469th 663 29.3%
2005 25.03 562nd 687 18.2%
2006 33.66 565th 736 23.2%
2007 60.67 344th 749 54.1%
2008 54.89 405th 753 46.2%
2009 58.19 389th 770 49.5%
2010 62.94 346th 805 57.0%
2011 58.61 413th 825 49.9%
2012 52.35 496th 834 40.5%
2013 60.63 371st 758 51.1%
2014 42.64 496th 728 31.9%
2015 49.34 458th 835 45.1%
2016 46.86 506th 870 41.8%
2017 50.17 470th 877 46.4%
2018 45.46 508th 861 41.0%
2019 56.30 431st 891 51.6%
2021 59.63 310th 797 61.1%
2022 61.13 339th 883 61.6%
2023 52.00 446th 893 50.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.17 248th 874 71.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blue Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.56 394th 660 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.28 472nd 681 30.7%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 210 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1995 213 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1996 213 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1997 343 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1998 348 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1999 322 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 308 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 329 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 300 6 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 300 6 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 287 6 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 299 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 285 6 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 259 3 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 234 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 239 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2010 249 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 243 4 2 7 0 0 0 0 256
2012 228 6 2 9 0 1 0 0 246
2013 217 6 1 10 0 0 0 0 234
2014 186 5 1 7 0 0 0 0 199
2015 211 4 0 10 0 0 0 0 225
2016 209 4 0 10 0 0 1 0 224
2017 208 5 0 7 0 0 3 0 223
2018 206 7 0 5 1 0 0 0 219
2019 204 4 3 6 2 0 2 0 221
2020 215 2 3 3 2 0 2 0 227
2021 207 0 2 7 1 0 3 0 220
2022 221 1 1 7 0 0 3 0 233
2023 204 2 1 10 0 0 2 0 219

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 Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 217 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 216 19.0 11.4 n/a
1996 216 19.0 11.4 n/a
1997 347 14.0 24.8 n/a
1998 352 16.0 22.0 n/a
1999 323 19.0 17.0 n/a
2000 311 20.4 15.2 0
2001 332 20.4 16.3 0
2002 308 21.3 14.5 0
2003 308 21.3 14.5 0
2004 294 22.2 13.2 0
2005 307 22.4 13.7 0
2006 297 22.3 13.3 0
2007 268 22.4 12.0 0
2008 238 16.2 14.7 n/a
2009 244 17.1 14.3 n/a
2010 257 22.8 11.2 56.4
2011 256 21.4 11.9 55.9
2012 246 18.3 13.4 50.8
2013 234 15.5 15.0 46.2
2014 199 12.9 15.3 42.2
2015 225 14.0 16.0 52.9
2016 224 14.0 16.0 47.8
2017 223 14.8 15.0 n/a
2018 219 14.7 14.8 n/a
2019 221 13.7 16.0 45.7
2020 227 16.5 13.7 n/a
2021 220 17.1 12.8 98.6
2022 233 18.6 12.5 98.7
2023 219 18.4 11.9 100

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 Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 217 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 216 19.0 11.4 n/a
1996 216 19.0 11.4 n/a
1997 347 14.0 24.8 n/a
1998 352 16.0 22.0 n/a
1999 323 19.0 17.0 n/a
2000 311 20.4 15.2 0
2001 332 20.4 16.3 0
2002 308 21.3 14.5 0
2003 308 21.3 14.5 0
2004 294 22.2 13.2 0
2005 307 22.4 13.7 0
2006 297 22.3 13.3 0
2007 268 22.4 12.0 0
2008 238 16.2 14.7 n/a
2009 244 17.1 14.3 n/a
2010 257 22.8 11.2 56.4
2011 256 21.4 11.9 55.9
2012 246 18.3 13.4 50.8
2013 234 15.5 15.0 46.2
2014 199 12.9 15.3 42.2
2015 225 14.0 16.0 52.9
2016 224 14.0 16.0 47.8
2017 223 14.8 15.0 n/a
2018 219 14.7 14.8 n/a
2019 221 13.7 16.0 45.7
2020 227 16.5 13.7 n/a
2021 220 17.1 12.8 98.6
2022 233 18.6 12.5 98.7
2023 219 18.4 11.9 100

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 Ridge Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $588 (3.4%) $16,546 (96.6%) $17,134
2020 $696 (3.4%) $19,962 (96.6%) $20,658
2021 $787 (4.6%) $16,478 (95.4%) $17,265
2022 $2,542 (14.6%) $14,927 (85.4%) $17,470

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Ridge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 431st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 446th of 893 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Blue Ridge Middle School)34.719.3
 15.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Middle School)66.667.2
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Blue Ridge Middle School)32.920.9
 12%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Middle School)74.757.8
 16.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Blue Ridge Middle School)23.89
 14.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Blue Ridge Middle School)54.864.2
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Middle School)52.457.6
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Blue Ridge Middle School)30.816.4
 14.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Blue Ridge Middle School)54.864.2
 9.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Middle School)65.460.6
 4.8%
   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 Students221219
 0.9%
African American42
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White204204
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%100%
 54.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Ridge Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Blue Ridge Middle School.

Students at Blue Ridge Middle School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic.

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

Blue Ridge Middle School ranks 446th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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