Blue Mountain El West School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Mountain El West School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blue Mountain El West School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)61%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blue Mountain El West School?
467 students attend Blue Mountain El West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Blue Mountain El West School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Mountain El West School?
Blue Mountain El West School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain El West School offer ?
Blue Mountain El West School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Mountain El West School part of?
Blue Mountain El West School is part of Blue Mountain School District.
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