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6.6 avg / 10

Upper Adams Sd School District

School District · Biglerville, Pennsylvania

Students: 1,596
Teachers (FTE): 124

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,928

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Upper Adams Sd?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Upper Adams Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch

8.4/10

Arendtsville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Biglerville EL Sch

7.1/10

Biglerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Biglerville HS

6.6/10

Biglerville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#240 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,928

$1,212 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

1,596 students

Typical than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Upper Adams Sd ranks #240 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Upper Adams Sd's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch (8.4/10), Biglerville EL Sch (7.1/10), and Biglerville HS (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +3.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Upper Adams Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Upper Adams Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch 8.4 / 10
2 Biglerville EL Sch 7.1 / 10
3 Biglerville HS 6.6 / 10
4 Upper Adams MS 4.4 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Upper Adams Sd

Upper Adams Sd is a Biglerville, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,596 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $16,928 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Upper Adams Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Upper Adams Sd students show an average math proficiency of 54.8% and ELA proficiency of 62.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Upper Adams Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 54.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Adams Sd with test data.

Schools in Upper Adams Sd

4 schools

District Details

City
Biglerville
Total Enrollment
1,596
Teachers (FTE)
124
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Upper Adams Sd?

Upper Adams Sd has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Upper Adams Sd?

The average composite rating for Upper Adams Sd is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Upper Adams Sd?

Upper Adams Sd spends $16,928 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper Adams Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Upper Adams Sd is 12.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Upper Adams Sd?

Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch is the highest-rated school in Upper Adams Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Upper Adams Sd?

Across schools in Upper Adams Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Upper Adams Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Upper Adams Sd has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
54.8%
ELA Proficiency
62.1%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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