Blue Mountain El East School vs Gillingham Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain El East School
Orwigsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
Gillingham Charter School
Pottsville · Charter other · Grades K–12
233 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain El East School Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania | Gillingham Charter School Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #477 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #9093 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 609 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 107.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 22% |
| city | Orwigsburg | Pottsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain El East School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Blue Mountain El East School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Blue Mountain El East School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 107.3%).
- •Gillingham Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.7).
- •Blue Mountain El East School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 233.
- •Blue Mountain El East School is a public school while Gillingham Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 El East School better than Gillingham Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Mountain El East School and Gillingham Charter School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Orwigsburg and Pottsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain El East School: 609. Gillingham Charter School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain El East School and Gillingham Charter School rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Mountain El East School is 477th of 1,627 and Gillingham Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).