Blue Mountain School District
- 685 RED DALE RD
- ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
- (570) 366-0515
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 91.1% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,304 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,015 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 204 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 92.6% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 86.3% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.7% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.6% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 89.4% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 88.9% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.9% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 82.3% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 74.8% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.8% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 94.5% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 95.6% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 81.3% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 82.5% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.1% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 74.2% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 75.7% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.3% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 78.2% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 74.2% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.8% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.3% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 71.2% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.3% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 84.6% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 73.3% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 76.3% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 77.3% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 80.3% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 76.4% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.8% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 73.2% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 69.9% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.8% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 86.1% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 86.5% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.2% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 73.7% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 70.3% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 82.6% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 75.2% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 55.3% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 57.2% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.7% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 73.1% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 68.9% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.7% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 50.7% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 48.8% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.6% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 90.1% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 79.8% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,015 | 14.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 214 |
| 1st Grade Students | 218 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 193 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 229 |
| 4th Grade Students | 222 |
| 5th Grade Students | 197 |
| 6th Grade Students | 217 |
| 7th Grade Students | 214 |
| 8th Grade Students | 251 |
| 9th Grade Students | 242 |
| 10th Grade Students | 257 |
| 11th Grade Students | 233 |
| 12th Grade Students | 245 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 26 |
| Hispanic | 64 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 22 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,792 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,501 |
| Female | 1,406 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 204 | 14.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 76 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 98 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 18 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 26 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 109 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| Student Support Services | 18 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 58 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $37,059,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $23,735,000 | 64.0% |
| Property Tax | $15,400,000 | 41.6% |
| Public Utility Tax | $27,000 | 0.07% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $3,338,000 | 9.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $349,000 | 0.9% |
| Other School Systems | $53,000 | 0.1% |
| Cities and Counties | $79,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $843,000 | 2.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $45,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Sale of Property | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $190,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,376,000 | 9.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $12,308,000 | 33.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,155,000 | 19.3% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,135,000 | 3.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,426,000 | 3.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $90,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $66,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $730,000 | 2.0% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,253,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Programs | $453,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,016,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $126,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $115,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $234,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Other | $125,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $405,000 | 1.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $27,846,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $16,381,000 | 58.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $10,297,000 | 37.0% |
| Student Support | $1,700,000 | 4.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $619,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $748,000 | 2.0% |
| School Administration Support | $1,312,000 | 3.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,022,000 | 8.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,843,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,053,000 | 2.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,168,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $1,168,000 | 3.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 91.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 226 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 12 | 1.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Blue Mountain School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 3,015
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 204
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| BLUE MOUNTAIN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 709 | 14.3 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BLUE MOUNTAIN EL CRESSONA SCHOOL | ||||
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA Public | KG-5 | 252 | 13.8 |  Review This School |
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| BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1076 West Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA Public | 9-12 | 977 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| BLUE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA Public | 6-8 | 683 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| BLUE MOUNTAIN WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1383 Long Run Rd
Friedensburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 311 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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