Serving 1,282 students in grades 5-8, Upper Merion Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Upper Merion Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Merion Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Upper Merion Middle School is ranked #1064 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Upper Merion Middle School often compared to?
Upper Merion Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bala-cynwyd Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Merion Middle School?
1,282 students attend Upper Merion Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Upper Merion Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Merion Middle School?
Upper Merion Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Merion Middle School offer ?
Upper Merion Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Upper Merion Middle School part of?
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