Blue Mountain Middle School vs Peekskill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain Middle School
Cortlandt Manor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
Peekskill Middle School
Peekskill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain Middle School Cortlandt Manor, New York | Peekskill Middle School Peekskill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 785 | #564 of 785 |
| National rank | #3209 of 15,369 | #10736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 534 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 28% |
| city | Cortlandt Manor | Peekskill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 35.6).
- •Blue Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 28%).
- •Blue Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •Blue Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 49.1%).
- •Blue Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.1).
- •Peekskill Middle School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 534.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Mountain Middle School better than Peekskill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Mountain Middle School ranks higher (70.6 vs 35.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Mountain Middle School and Peekskill Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Cortlandt Manor and Peekskill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain Middle School: 534. Peekskill Middle School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain Middle School and Peekskill Middle School rank in New York?
Blue Mountain Middle School is 204th of 785 and Peekskill Middle School is 564th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).