Serving 229 students in grades 3-5, Blue Mountain El Cressona School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
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Blue Mountain El Cressona School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Blue Mountain El Cressona School is ranked #613 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Mountain El Cressona School?
229 students attend Blue Mountain El Cressona School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Blue Mountain El Cressona School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain El Cressona School?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain El Cressona School offer ?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain El Cressona School part of?
Blue Mountain El Cressona School is part of Blue Mountain SD School District.
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