Blue Mountain MS vs John B Stetson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain MS
Orwigsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students
John B Stetson MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
560 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain MS Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania | John B Stetson MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 521 | #471 of 521 |
| National rank | #4348 of 15,369 | #13048 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 561 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Orwigsburg | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 23.9).
- •Blue Mountain MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Blue Mountain MS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Blue Mountain MS is the larger school with 561 students compared with 560.
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 MS better than John B Stetson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Mountain MS ranks higher (65.1 vs 23.9 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 MS and John B Stetson MS?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Orwigsburg and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain MS: 561. John B Stetson MS: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain MS and John B Stetson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Mountain MS is 209th of 521 and John B Stetson MS is 471st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).