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Blue Mountain Elementary East School

Blue Mountain SD · Schuylkill County · 675 Red Dale Rd, Orwigsburg, PA 17961.0

(570)366-1065

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6/10
#723
Rank 723 out of 1,545
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #711 · 54th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #674 · 56th percentile
Science5/10 · #752 · 47th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Schuylkill County, Blue Mountain Elementary East sits in Orwigsburg — a small, tight-knit borough where Friday night football matters and neighbors still know each other by name. The school performs right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid choice for families who value a grounded, community-first environment over the pressure-cooker feel of more competitive suburban districts. It's a good fit for families drawn to small-town Pennsylvania life, where kids can grow up with a sense of place and plenty of open space around them.

Student Demographics

307 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
276 (90%)
Hispanic
18 (6%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged104 (34%)
Students with Disabilities80 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

609
Enrollment
56
Teachers (FTE)
10.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #934 · 41st percentile

18 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found