Serving 377 students in grades 4-6, Upper Adams Intrmdt School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Adams Intrmdt School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Adams Intrmdt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Adams Intrmdt School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1443 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Adams Intrmdt School's ranking?
Upper Adams Intrmdt School is ranked #1443 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Adams Intrmdt School?
377 students attend Upper Adams Intrmdt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Upper Adams Intrmdt School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Adams Intrmdt School?
Upper Adams Intrmdt School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Adams Intrmdt School offer ?
Upper Adams Intrmdt School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Adams Intrmdt School part of?
Upper Adams Intrmdt School is part of Upper Adams SD School District.
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