Serving 812 students in grades 6-8, Upper Moreland 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 37% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Upper Moreland 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 Moreland Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Moreland Middle School?
812 students attend Upper Moreland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Upper Moreland Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Moreland Middle School?
Upper Moreland Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Moreland Middle School offer ?
Upper Moreland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Upper Moreland Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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