- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Milford, PA
Blue Ridge Ms
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420390000101
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Milford, PA.
School address
District: Blue Ridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420390000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Blue Ridge Ms held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 420390000101 · New Milford, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge El Sch (496 students)
Blue Ridge Ms held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Ridge El
Blue Ridge El Sch
496 students
- Blue Ridge Hs
Blue Ridge Hs
297 students
- This school
Blue Ridge Ms
225 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Ms reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Ms compares
Blue Ridge Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,005
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Blue Ridge Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Ridge Sd reports $20,005 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Ms
How many students attend Blue Ridge Ms?
Blue Ridge Ms has 225 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Milford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Ms is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge Ms?
100.0% of students at Blue Ridge Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Ms?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Ms is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in New Milford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Ms?
Blue Ridge Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Ridge Ms rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Milford, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blue Ridge Sd?
Besides Blue Ridge Ms, Blue Ridge Sd also operates Blue Ridge El Sch (496 students) and Blue Ridge Hs (297 students). See the Blue Ridge Sd district page for the complete list.