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7.4avg / 10

Upper Perkiomen Sd School District

School District · Pennsburg, Pennsylvania

Students: 3,183
Teachers (FTE): 218

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,183

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.6:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#76 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,049

$91 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

3,183 students

Larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Upper Perkiomen Sd ranks #76 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Upper Perkiomen Sd's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center (8.4/10), Hereford EL Sch (8.1/10), and Upper Perkiomen MS (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Marlborough EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +20.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Upper Perkiomen Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Upper Perkiomen Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center8.4 / 10
2Hereford EL Sch8.1 / 10
3Upper Perkiomen MS7.2 / 10
4Upper Perkiomen HS6.7 / 10
5Marlborough EL Sch6.5 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Upper Perkiomen Sd

Upper Perkiomen Sd is a Pennsburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,183 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $18,049 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Upper Perkiomen Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Upper Perkiomen Sd students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency58.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency65.9%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Pennsburg
Total Enrollment
3,183
Teachers (FTE)
218
District spending per student
$18,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Upper Perkiomen Sd?

Upper Perkiomen Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Perkiomen Sd?

The average composite rating for Upper Perkiomen Sd is 7.4/10. 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 Perkiomen Sd?

Upper Perkiomen Sd's district-level spending was $18,049 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 Perkiomen Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Upper Perkiomen Sd is 14.6:1.

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

Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center is the highest-rated school in Upper Perkiomen Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Upper Perkiomen Sd?

Across schools in Upper Perkiomen Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Upper Perkiomen Sd has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
58.9%
ELA Proficiency
65.9%

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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