BLUE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Blue Mountain MS is a public middle school that is part of the Blue Mountain SD school district, located in Orwigsburg, PA with about 660 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Blue Mountain MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blue Mountain Middle School, located at 685 Red Dale Road in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Blue Mountain School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests through various classroom experiences and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the Blue Mountain School District, the middle school is committed to the district’s overarching mission of excellence and community engagement. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. For families and community members looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official school website at [http://www.bmsd.org](http://www.bmsd.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

For more information, contact Blue Mountain MS at (570) 366-0546 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Advertisement

BLUE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Orwigsburg, PA with about 660 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Blue Mountain SD
Total Students:
660
Teachers:
40.46
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 660 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.