For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,613 students in Upper Adams SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,613 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Upper Adams SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
473 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
14%
# Black Students
18 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,090 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
68%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
101
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,572 in this school district is less 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 $20,629 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,572
$23,665
Spending / Student
$20,629
$23,089
Best Upper Adams SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Biglerville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Biglerville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Biglerville Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: K-3
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Upper Adams Intrmdt School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Grades: 4-6
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Upper Adams MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: 7-8
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Adams SD School District?
Upper Adams SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,613 students.
What is the rank of Upper Adams SD School District?
Upper Adams SD School District is ranked #317 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Adams SD School District?
68% of Upper Adams SD 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 SD School District?
Upper Adams 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 Adams SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,629 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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