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Blue Mountain Middle School

Blue Mountain SD · Schuylkill County · 685 Red Dale Rd, Orwigsburg, PA 17961.0

(570)366-0546

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5/10
#271
Rank 271 out of 520
Top 52%
English Language Arts6/10 · #238 · 54th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #318 · 39th percentile
Science6/10 · #198 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Schuylkill County, Blue Mountain Middle School serves the small-town communities around Orwigsburg, where Friday night sports and tight-knit neighborhoods define the local culture. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores as a relative bright spot, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a grounded, community-connected school experience over a high-pressure academic environment. Life in this part of rural Pennsylvania moves at a slower pace, with outdoor recreation and a strong sense of local pride making it an appealing place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

533 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
478 (90%)
Hispanic
29 (5%)
Multiple Races
14 (3%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged183 (34%)
Students with Disabilities125 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

561
Enrollment
51.6
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 Programs4/10 · #313 · 40th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found