Excellent
#330 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 12% in state
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
Middle School · Upper Adams Sd · Arendtsville, PA
An Upper Adams Sd middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
136 Fohl Street, Arendtsville, PA 17303
- Math 50% vs PA 43% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,226
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Upper Adams Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch is listed in Upper Adams SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch is a public middle school in Arendtsville, PA, part of Upper Adams Sd, serving approximately 360 students in grades 4th-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
What grades does Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch serve?
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch?
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch rank in PA?
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch ranks #330 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch a charter school?
No, Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch a Title I school?
No, Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch?
57.2% of students at Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (717) 677-4300
- Area population (ZIP 17303)
- 439
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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