Upper Merion Area SD School District

435 Crossfield Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Upper Merion Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,323 students in Upper Merion Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Upper Merion Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,323 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Upper Merion Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#82 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Upper Merion Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Merion Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Merion Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Upper Merion Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
727 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
17%
4%
# Hispanic Students
585 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
550 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
13%
14%
# White Students
2,087 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
48%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
369 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
382
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
370
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
329
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
327
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
331
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
291
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
339
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
336
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
325
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
286
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,851 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,975 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Upper Merion Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$138 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Upper Merion Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,851
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Upper Merion Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$31,975
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Upper Merion Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Upper Merion Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
725 Caley Road
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3652
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Candlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
310 Prince Frederick St
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3702
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
889 Croton Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 205-3752
Grades: K-4
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Upper Merion High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 Crossfield Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3802
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #55.
Gulph Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 S Henderson Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 592-2020
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Upper Merion MiddleSchool
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 Keebler Road
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-8802
Grades: 5-8
| 1,294 students
Rank: #77.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Bush And School Lane
Bridgeport, PA 19405
(610) 205-3602
Grades: K-4
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Upper Merion Area SD School District?
Upper Merion Area SD School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,323 students.
What is the rank of Upper Merion Area SD School District?
Upper Merion Area SD School District is ranked #80 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Merion Area SD School District?
48% of Upper Merion Area SD School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Merion Area SD School District?
Upper Merion Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Upper Merion Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,975 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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