For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,593 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 Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,593 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Upper Adams School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
479 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
15%
# Black Students
15 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,068 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
67%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
127
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,817 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,888 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,817
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,888
$23,119
Best Upper Adams School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Biglerville High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Biglerville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Biglerville Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: K-3
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Upper Adams Intrmdt School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Grades: 4-6
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Upper Adams Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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 School District?
Upper Adams School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,593 students.
What is the rank of Upper Adams School District?
Upper Adams School District is ranked #279 out of 675 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?
67% of Upper Adams School District students are White, 30% 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 $20,888 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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