Black Rock MS vs Upper Merion Area MS
Black Rock MS has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 6.2/10. In math proficiency, Black Rock MS leads at 76.1%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Black Rock MS
Villanova, PA
8.7/10
Middle School5th – 8th
1,030 students
Upper Merion Area MS
King Of Prussia, PA
6.2/10
Middle School5th – 8th
1,291 students
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| Metric | Black Rock MS | Upper Merion Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 3.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.7% | 49.3% |
| Environment Score | 10.0 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #110 of 2,848 | #1,513 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 96th | 47th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Black Rock MS | Upper Merion Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 76.1% | 51.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | 39.9% | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 88.7% | 68.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | 54.3% | — |
School Details
| Detail | Black Rock MS | Upper Merion Area MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | 1,291 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.7% | 49.3% |
| District | Lower Merion SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
| City | Villanova | King Of Prussia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Villanova (19085) | King Of Prussia (19406) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $109,944 |
| Median Home Value | $1,007,400 | $393,600 |
| Median Rent | — | $1,983 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 89.1% | 62.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 24 min |