Enrollment
225
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Ridge Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Ridge Ms
Blue Ridge Ms is a high-poverty, small middle school in New Milford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 225 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 225 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Blue Ridge Sd also operates Blue Ridge El Sch (496 students) and Blue Ridge Hs (297 students) alongside Blue Ridge Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blue Ridge Ms compares
Blue Ridge Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Ridge Sd, which includes Blue Ridge Ms.
$18,642
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.2%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Milford on the city page.
Is Blue Ridge Ms a good school?
Blue Ridge Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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