For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 571 students in 17961, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 17961, PA is Blue Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 17961 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17961, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17961, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17961, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17961, PA include Blue Mountain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17961?
1 public middle schools are located in 17961.
What is the racial composition of students in 17961?
17961 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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