Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School?
201 students attend Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School?
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School offer ?
Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Mountain West/st. Ambrose School part of?
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