Blue Mountain Union School

Summary:

Blue Mountain Union School is an alternative public school located in Wells River, Vermont, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 411 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the statewide averages in Vermont, with only a small percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Despite having a higher spending per student compared to the nearby Danville School and Twinfield Union School, Blue Mountain Union School's academic performance remains a concern. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.53% to 51.65% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in addressing the unique needs and barriers faced by students from low-income families.

The proximity and similar school types of Danville School and Twinfield Union School present opportunities for Blue Mountain Union School to engage in collaborative efforts, share best practices, and learn from the successes of these nearby schools, which appear to be performing better academically. Such collaboration could help Blue Mountain Union School identify and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes and address the unique challenges it faces.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 2420 Route 302
       Wells River, VT  05081-9604


(802) 757-2711

District: Blue Mountain Union School District #21

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 16 Vermont Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,058 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Two or more races:
2.2%
Asian:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Mountain Union School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Blue Mountain Union School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Blue Mountain Union School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), two or more races (2.2%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.5% 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 Union School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Mountain Union School is $13,058.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Blue Mountain Union School 16th of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Blue Mountain Union School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blue Mountain Union School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.93 84th 184 54.3%
2007 47.21 99th 189 47.6%
2008 33.05 144th 193 25.4%
2009 40.77 126th 189 33.3%
2010 36.23 141st 189 25.4%
2011 24.63 165th 189 12.7%
2012 29.44 151st 187 19.3%
2013 35.56 132nd 187 29.4%
2015 15.06 170th 176 3.4%
2016 26.01 145th 169 14.2%
2017 19.33 154th 169 8.9%
2018 11.91 138th 142 2.8%
2019 43.88 83rd 138 39.9%
2021 13.17 141st 148 4.7%
2022 34.93 91st 133 31.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.35 4th 10 60.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.70 24th 32 25.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.65 43rd 46 6.5%
2019 8.69 63rd 66 4.5%
2023 7.23 43rd 44 2.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.48 41st 46 10.9%
2022 12.12 57th 62 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.73 114th 117 2.6%
2021 14.46 140th 147 4.8%
2022 25.55 121st 145 16.6%
2023 16.38 121st 133 9.0%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.39 100th 105 4.8%
2007 31.91 73rd 98 25.5%
2008 43.56 57th 99 42.4%
2009 37.27 72nd 102 29.4%
2010 17.38 92nd 104 11.5%
2011 24.01 94th 106 11.3%
2012 15.31 103rd 111 7.2%
2013 11.79 103rd 107 3.7%
2015 10.13 103rd 106 2.8%
2016 20.34 90th 105 14.3%
2017 18.06 93rd 104 10.6%
2018 14.62 76th 80 5.0%
2021 37.47 56th 85 34.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.71 34th 35 2.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.39 30th 34 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.61 69th 71 2.8%
2019 4.90 86th 87 1.1%
2021 25.57 78th 94 17.0%
2022 39.47 57th 91 37.4%
2023 50.83 41st 88 53.4%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 35.62 39th 60 35.0%
2009 8.68 57th 59 3.4%
2010 10.36 57th 60 5.0%
2011 12.00 57th 60 5.0%
2012 45.04 38th 59 35.6%
2013 3.84 60th 60 0.0%
2015 10.43 54th 60 10.0%
2016 14.51 52nd 58 10.3%
2017 7.91 53rd 55 3.6%
2019 33.96 35th 49 28.6%
2021 10.46 44th 46 4.3%
2022 21.36 34th 37 8.1%
2023 5.14 16th 16 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.37 3rd 33 90.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.05 32nd 38 15.8%
2021 6.54 42nd 42 0.0%
2022 49.11 18th 33 45.5%
2023 3.74 15th 15 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.15 28th 41 31.7%
2021 3.62 40th 40 0.0%
2022 18.46 31st 35 11.4%
2023 4.63 25th 25 0.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Blue Mountain Union School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.45 34th 48 29.2%
2021 7.53 48th 49 2.0%
2022 16.38 43rd 46 6.5%
2023 4.00 49th 49 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency 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 Union School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 488 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1989 555 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 555
1990 567 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 567
1991 602 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1992 588 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1993 591 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 584 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 252 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 252 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 511 7 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 458 8 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 471
1999 492 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 468 3 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 447 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 432 4 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2003 432 4 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2004 425 1 0 5 5 n/a n/a 6 442
2005 421 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 6 432
2006 431 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 8 442
2007 437 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 4 444
2008 428 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 5 435
2009 429 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 435
2010 431 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 438
2011 440 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 446
2012 436 1 1 0 0 0 7 0 445
2013 438 0 3 0 0 0 6 0 447
2014 419 0 6 0 0 0 5 0 430
2015 393 0 7 0 0 0 4 0 404
2016 387 0 7 1 0 0 3 0 398
2017 398 0 7 0 0 0 3 0 408
2018 409 0 6 1 0 0 3 0 419
2019 389 0 10 1 0 0 5 0 405
2020 397 0 12 2 0 0 5 0 416
2021 352 1 12 5 0 0 6 0 376
2022 372 0 10 4 0 0 7 0 393
2023 386 0 8 8 0 0 9 0 411

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 Union School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 36.5 13.3 29
1989 555 57.0 9.7 20.4
1990 567 57.0 9.9 26.6
1991 604 39.7 15.2 26.8
1992 590 37.2 15.8 24.1
1993 595 37.2 16.0 31.9
1994 592 43.0 13.8 31.9
1995 257 21.0 12.2 38.1
1996 257 21.0 12.2 38.1
1997 524 30.2 17.4 32.6
1998 471 38.0 12.4 42.9
1999 500 38.5 13.0 30.6
2000 477 39.0 12.2 40.3
2001 455 40.7 11.2 34.7
2002 440 38.8 11.3 40.5
2003 440 38.8 11.3 40.5
2004 442 41.5 10.7 48.4
2005 432 41.2 10.5 48.4
2006 442 41.7 10.6 47.9
2007 444 44.0 10.1 48.4
2008 435 44.8 9.7 51.6
2009 435 42.0 10.3 40.2
2010 438 40.8 10.7 48.4
2011 446 39.8 11.2 55.4
2012 445 41.4 10.7 55.5
2013 447 42.8 10.4 58.8
2014 430 39.3 10.9 58.1
2015 404 44.0 9.1 56.2
2016 398 44.0 9.0 50.3
2017 408 42.8 9.5 57.1
2018 419 43.0 9.7 59.4
2019 405 46.5 8.7 55.6
2020 416 36.4 11.4 56.5
2021 376 34.5 10.8 48.4
2022 393 34.5 11.3 51.7
2023 411 36.0 11.4 44.5

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 Union School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 36.5 13.3 29
1989 555 57.0 9.7 20.4
1990 567 57.0 9.9 26.6
1991 604 39.7 15.2 26.8
1992 590 37.2 15.8 24.1
1993 595 37.2 16.0 31.9
1994 592 43.0 13.8 31.9
1995 257 21.0 12.2 38.1
1996 257 21.0 12.2 38.1
1997 524 30.2 17.4 32.6
1998 471 38.0 12.4 42.9
1999 500 38.5 13.0 30.6
2000 477 39.0 12.2 40.3
2001 455 40.7 11.2 34.7
2002 440 38.8 11.3 40.5
2003 440 38.8 11.3 40.5
2004 442 41.5 10.7 48.4
2005 432 41.2 10.5 48.4
2006 442 41.7 10.6 47.9
2007 444 44.0 10.1 48.4
2008 435 44.8 9.7 51.6
2009 435 42.0 10.3 40.2
2010 438 40.8 10.7 48.4
2011 446 39.8 11.2 55.4
2012 445 41.4 10.7 55.5
2013 447 42.8 10.4 58.8
2014 430 39.3 10.9 58.1
2015 404 44.0 9.1 56.2
2016 398 44.0 9.0 50.3
2017 408 42.8 9.5 57.1
2018 419 43.0 9.7 59.4
2019 405 46.5 8.7 55.6
2020 416 36.4 11.4 56.5
2021 376 34.5 10.8 48.4
2022 393 34.5 11.3 51.7
2023 411 36.0 11.4 44.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Mountain Union School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $629 (4.8%) $12,429 (95.2%) $13,058

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Mountain Union School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 138 Elementary schoolsRanks 91st of 133 Elementary schools
 8.3%
Ranks 35th of 49 High schoolsRanks 16th of 16 High schools
 28.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Mountain Union School)53.636.7
 16.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)56.646
 10.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Blue Mountain Union School)19.516.7
 2.8%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)34.926.1
 8.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405411
 1.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic18
 700%
Pacific Islander00
White389386
 0.8%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.6%44.5%
 11%


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Students at Blue Mountain Union School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Blue Mountain Union School.

Blue Mountain Union School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Vermont alternative schools.


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