Upper Merion Area Sd School District
School District · King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#268 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,603
+$5,463 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,477 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Upper Merion Area Sd ranks #268 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Upper Merion Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Upper Merion Area HS (7.9/10), Bridgeport EL Sch (7.2/10), and Candlebrook EL Sch (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Upper Merion Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Merion Area HS | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Bridgeport EL Sch | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Candlebrook EL Sch | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Upper Merion Area MS | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Roberts EL Sch | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Caley EL Sch | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Gulph EL Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Upper Merion Area Sd
Upper Merion Area Sd is a King of Prussia, Pennsylvania school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,477 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $23,603 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Upper Merion Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Upper Merion Area HS, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Upper Merion Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 62.5% and ELA proficiency of 68.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Upper Merion Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Merion Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Upper Merion Area Sd
7 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- King of Prussia
- Total Enrollment
- 4,477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 349
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Upper Merion Area Sd?
Upper Merion Area Sd has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Upper Merion Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Upper Merion Area Sd is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Upper Merion Area Sd?
Upper Merion Area Sd's district-level spending was $23,603 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper Merion Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Upper Merion Area Sd is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Upper Merion Area Sd?
Upper Merion Area HS is the highest-rated school in Upper Merion Area Sd with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Upper Merion Area Sd?
Across schools in Upper Merion Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Upper Merion Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Upper Merion Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 7 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.3%
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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