For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,589 students in Upper Adams School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Upper Adams School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Upper Adams School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
468 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
14%
# Black Students
22 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,072 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
68%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
100
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,867 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,941 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Upper Adams School District?
Upper Adams School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,589 students.
What is the rank of Upper Adams School District?
Upper Adams School District is ranked #278 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Adams School District?
68% of Upper Adams School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Adams School District?
Upper Adams School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Upper Adams School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,941 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
